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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,310.12, 595,217.88 and 240,335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,310.12, 595,217.88 and 240,335.16 is: 331,668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,310.12 : 595,217.88 = 240,335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,310.12/595,217.88 = 240,335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,310.12x = 595,217.88 × 240,335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,310.12x = 143,051,784,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,051,784,424.66/431,310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,668.05

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