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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,242.43, 595,115.17 and 240,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,242.43, 595,115.17 and 240,262.52 is: 331,562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,242.43 : 595,115.17 = 240,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,242.43/595,115.17 = 240,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,242.43x = 595,115.17 × 240,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,242.43x = 142,983,866,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,983,866,858.20/431,242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,562.62

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