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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,905.68, 596,042.46 and 240,914.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,905.68, 596,042.46 and 240,914.94 is: 332,469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,905.68 : 596,042.46 = 240,914.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,905.68/596,042.46 = 240,914.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,905.68x = 596,042.46 × 240,914.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,905.68x = 143,595,533,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,595,533,488.35/431,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,469.66

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