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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,200.26, 595,056.24 and 240,225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,200.26, 595,056.24 and 240,225.75 is: 331,511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,200.26 : 595,056.24 = 240,225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,200.26/595,056.24 = 240,225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,200.26x = 595,056.24 × 240,225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,200.26x = 142,947,831,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,947,831,546.18/431,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,511.47

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