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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,695.55, 595,758.31 and 240,708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,695.55, 595,758.31 and 240,708.94 is: 332,188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,695.55 : 595,758.31 = 240,708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,695.55/595,758.31 = 240,708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,695.55x = 595,758.31 × 240,708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,695.55x = 143,404,349,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,404,349,205.12/431,695.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,188.62

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