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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,666.18, 595,702.85 and 240,692.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,666.18, 595,702.85 and 240,692.48 is: 332,157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,666.18 : 595,702.85 = 240,692.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,666.18/595,702.85 = 240,692.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,666.18x = 595,702.85 × 240,692.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,666.18x = 143,381,192,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,381,192,127.59/431,666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,157.58

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