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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,741.61, 595,806.03 and 240,767.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,741.61, 595,806.03 and 240,767.10 is: 332,260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,741.61 : 595,806.03 = 240,767.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,741.61/595,806.03 = 240,767.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,741.61x = 595,806.03 × 240,767.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,741.61x = 143,450,490,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,450,490,005.61/431,741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,260.05

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