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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,886.44, 596,014.80 and 240,937.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,886.44, 596,014.80 and 240,937.04 is: 332,499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,886.44 : 596,014.80 = 240,937.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,886.44/596,014.80 = 240,937.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,886.44x = 596,014.80 × 240,937.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,886.44x = 143,602,041,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,602,041,708.19/431,886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,499.54

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