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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,239.14, 595,110.21 and 240,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,239.14, 595,110.21 and 240,265.02 is: 331,565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,239.14 : 595,110.21 = 240,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,239.14/595,110.21 = 240,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,239.14x = 595,110.21 × 240,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,239.14x = 142,984,166,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,984,166,507.85/431,239.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,565.84

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