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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,753.62, 595,822.60 and 240,779.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,753.62, 595,822.60 and 240,779.10 is: 332,276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,753.62 : 595,822.60 = 240,779.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,753.62/595,822.60 = 240,779.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,753.62x = 595,822.60 × 240,779.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,753.62x = 143,461,629,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,461,629,387.66/431,753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,276.61

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