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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,664.06, 595,696.78 and 240,673.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,664.06, 595,696.78 and 240,673.62 is: 332,129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,664.06 : 595,696.78 = 240,673.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,664.06/595,696.78 = 240,673.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,664.06x = 595,696.78 × 240,673.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,664.06x = 143,368,500,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,368,500,464.94/431,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,129.81

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