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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,243.43, 595,116.55 and 240,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,243.43, 595,116.55 and 240,263.52 is: 331,564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,243.43 : 595,116.55 = 240,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,243.43/595,116.55 = 240,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,243.43x = 595,116.55 × 240,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,243.43x = 142,984,797,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,984,797,113.26/431,243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,564.00

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