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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,882.56, 595,998.84 and 240,891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,882.56, 595,998.84 and 240,891.04 is: 332,430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,882.56 : 595,998.84 = 240,891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,882.56/595,998.84 = 240,891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,882.56x = 595,998.84 × 240,891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,882.56x = 143,570,780,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,570,780,406.39/431,882.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,430.14

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