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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,658.56, 595,705.92 and 240,705.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,658.56, 595,705.92 and 240,705.92 is: 332,183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,658.56 : 595,705.92 = 240,705.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,658.56/595,705.92 = 240,705.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,658.56x = 595,705.92 × 240,705.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,658.56x = 143,389,941,523.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,389,941,523.05/431,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,183.71

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