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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,907.68, 596,045.22 and 240,916.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,907.68, 596,045.22 and 240,916.94 is: 332,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,907.68 : 596,045.22 = 240,916.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,907.68/596,045.22 = 240,916.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,907.68x = 596,045.22 × 240,916.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,907.68x = 143,597,390,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,597,390,504.03/431,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,472.42

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