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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,194.24, 595,118.91 and 240,269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,194.24, 595,118.91 and 240,269.14 is: 331,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,194.24 : 595,118.91 = 240,269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,194.24/595,118.91 = 240,269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,194.24x = 595,118.91 × 240,269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,194.24x = 142,988,708,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,988,708,703.44/431,194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,610.90

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