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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,855.94, 595,962 and 240,881.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,855.94, 595,962 and 240,881.70 is: 332,417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,855.94 : 595,962 = 240,881.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,855.94/595,962 = 240,881.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,855.94x = 595,962 × 240,881.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,855.94x = 143,556,339,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,556,339,695.40/431,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,417.19

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