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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,886.56, 596,004.36 and 240,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,886.56, 596,004.36 and 240,895.04 is: 332,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,886.56 : 596,004.36 = 240,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,886.56/596,004.36 = 240,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,886.56x = 596,004.36 × 240,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,886.56x = 143,574,494,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,574,494,142.37/431,886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,435.66

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