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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,775.37, 595,848.85 and 240,788.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,775.37, 595,848.85 and 240,788.98 is: 332,288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,775.37 : 595,848.85 = 240,788.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,775.37/595,848.85 = 240,788.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,775.37x = 595,848.85 × 240,788.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,775.37x = 143,473,836,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,473,836,825.67/431,775.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,288.15

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