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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,445.02, 595,414.38 and 240,459.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,445.02, 595,414.38 and 240,459.77 is: 331,845.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,445.02 : 595,414.38 = 240,459.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,445.02/595,414.38 = 240,459.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,445.02x = 595,414.38 × 240,459.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,445.02x = 143,173,201,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,173,201,892.42/431,445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,845.77

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