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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,754.62, 595,823.98 and 240,780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,754.62, 595,823.98 and 240,780.10 is: 332,277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,754.62 : 595,823.98 = 240,780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,754.62/595,823.98 = 240,780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,754.62x = 595,823.98 × 240,780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,754.62x = 143,462,557,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,462,557,486.80/431,754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,277.99

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