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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,870.89, 595,980.33 and 240,884.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,870.89, 595,980.33 and 240,884.14 is: 332,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,870.89 : 595,980.33 = 240,884.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,870.89/595,980.33 = 240,884.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,870.89x = 595,980.33 × 240,884.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,870.89x = 143,562,209,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,562,209,248.97/431,870.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,419.28

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