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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,189.44, 595,059.78 and 240,202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,189.44, 595,059.78 and 240,202.78 is: 331,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,189.44 : 595,059.78 = 240,202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,189.44/595,059.78 = 240,202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,189.44x = 595,059.78 × 240,202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,189.44x = 142,935,013,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,935,013,422.19/431,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,490.06

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