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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,607, 595,610.82 and 240,632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,607, 595,610.82 and 240,632.04 is: 332,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,607 : 595,610.82 = 240,632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,607/595,610.82 = 240,632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,607x = 595,610.82 × 240,632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,607x = 143,323,046,662.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,323,046,662.67/431,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,068.40

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