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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,359.16, 595,276.29 and 240,368.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,359.16, 595,276.29 and 240,368.45 is: 331,708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,359.16 : 595,276.29 = 240,368.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,359.16/595,276.29 = 240,368.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,359.16x = 595,276.29 × 240,368.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,359.16x = 143,085,636,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,085,636,172.67/431,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,708.82

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