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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,907.18, 596,044.53 and 240,916.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,907.18, 596,044.53 and 240,916.44 is: 332,471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,907.18 : 596,044.53 = 240,916.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,907.18/596,044.53 = 240,916.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,907.18x = 596,044.53 × 240,916.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,907.18x = 143,596,926,249.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,596,926,249.07/431,907.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,471.73

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