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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,446.27, 595,416.11 and 240,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,446.27, 595,416.11 and 240,461.02 is: 331,847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,446.27 : 595,416.11 = 240,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,446.27/595,416.11 = 240,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,446.27x = 595,416.11 × 240,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,446.27x = 143,174,360,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,174,360,955.65/431,446.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,847.49

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