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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,529.98, 595,498.97 and 240,539.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,529.98, 595,498.97 and 240,539.27 is: 331,937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,529.98 : 595,498.97 = 240,539.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,529.98/595,498.97 = 240,539.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,529.98x = 595,498.97 × 240,539.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,529.98x = 143,240,883,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,240,883,349.36/431,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,937.27

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