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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,146.08, 594,999.99 and 240,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,146.08, 594,999.99 and 240,159.60 is: 331,430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,146.08 : 594,999.99 = 240,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,146.08/594,999.99 = 240,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,146.08x = 594,999.99 × 240,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,146.08x = 142,894,959,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,894,959,598.40/431,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,430.50

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