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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,741.22, 595,805.13 and 240,762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,741.22, 595,805.13 and 240,762.66 is: 332,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,741.22 : 595,805.13 = 240,762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,741.22/595,805.13 = 240,762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,741.22x = 595,805.13 × 240,762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,741.22x = 143,447,627,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,447,627,940.45/431,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,253.72

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