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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,833.96, 595,931.66 and 240,859.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,833.96, 595,931.66 and 240,859.66 is: 332,386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,833.96 : 595,931.66 = 240,859.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,833.96/595,931.66 = 240,859.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,833.96x = 595,931.66 × 240,859.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,833.96x = 143,535,897,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,535,897,010.84/431,833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,386.77

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