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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,171.32, 595,034.82 and 240,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,171.32, 595,034.82 and 240,184.84 is: 331,465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,171.32 : 595,034.82 = 240,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,171.32/595,034.82 = 240,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,171.32x = 595,034.82 × 240,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,171.32x = 142,918,343,036.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,918,343,036.13/431,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,465.33

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