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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,170.32, 595,033.44 and 240,183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,170.32, 595,033.44 and 240,183.84 is: 331,463.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,170.32 : 595,033.44 = 240,183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,170.32/595,033.44 = 240,183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,170.32x = 595,033.44 × 240,183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,170.32x = 142,917,416,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,917,416,547.61/431,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,463.95

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