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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,388.51, 595,316.72 and 240,397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,388.51, 595,316.72 and 240,397.71 is: 331,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,388.51 : 595,316.72 = 240,397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,388.51/595,316.72 = 240,397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,388.51x = 595,316.72 × 240,397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,388.51x = 143,112,775,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,112,775,010.72/431,388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,749.16

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