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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,845.56, 595,947.78 and 240,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,845.56, 595,947.78 and 240,854.04 is: 332,379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,845.56 : 595,947.78 = 240,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,845.56/595,947.78 = 240,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,845.56x = 595,947.78 × 240,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,845.56x = 143,536,430,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,536,430,442.03/431,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,379.08

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