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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,525.98, 595,493.45 and 240,535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,525.98, 595,493.45 and 240,535.27 is: 331,931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,525.98 : 595,493.45 = 240,535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,525.98/595,493.45 = 240,535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,525.98x = 595,493.45 × 240,535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,525.98x = 143,237,174,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,237,174,801.51/431,525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,931.76

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