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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,146.02, 594,999.90 and 240,159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,146.02, 594,999.90 and 240,159.36 is: 331,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,146.02 : 594,999.90 = 240,159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,146.02/594,999.90 = 240,159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,146.02x = 594,999.90 × 240,159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,146.02x = 142,894,795,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,894,795,184.06/431,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,430.16

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