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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,474.64, 595,449 and 240,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,474.64, 595,449 and 240,528.48 is: 331,937.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,474.64 : 595,449 = 240,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,474.64/595,449 = 240,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,474.64x = 595,449 × 240,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,474.64x = 143,222,442,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,222,442,887.52/431,474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,937.11

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