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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,243.14, 595,115.73 and 240,269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,243.14, 595,115.73 and 240,269.02 is: 331,571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,243.14 : 595,115.73 = 240,269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,243.14/595,115.73 = 240,269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,243.14x = 595,115.73 × 240,269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,243.14x = 142,987,873,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,987,873,233.69/431,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,571.36

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