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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,245.14, 595,118.49 and 240,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,245.14, 595,118.49 and 240,271.02 is: 331,574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,245.14 : 595,118.49 = 240,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,245.14/595,118.49 = 240,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,245.14x = 595,118.49 × 240,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,245.14x = 142,989,726,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,989,726,613.16/431,245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,574.12

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