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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,144.15, 594,997.31 and 240,157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,144.15, 594,997.31 and 240,157.49 is: 331,427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,144.15 : 594,997.31 = 240,157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,144.15/594,997.31 = 240,157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,144.15x = 594,997.31 × 240,157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,144.15x = 142,893,058,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,893,058,151.76/431,144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,427.57

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