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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,856.56, 595,962.96 and 240,865.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,856.56, 595,962.96 and 240,865.04 is: 332,394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,856.56 : 595,962.96 = 240,865.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,856.56/595,962.96 = 240,865.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,856.56x = 595,962.96 × 240,865.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,856.56x = 143,546,642,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,546,642,198.92/431,856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,394.26

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