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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,910.16, 596,048.69 and 240,919.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,910.16, 596,048.69 and 240,919.45 is: 332,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,910.16 : 596,048.69 = 240,919.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,910.16/596,048.69 = 240,919.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,910.16x = 596,048.69 × 240,919.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,910.16x = 143,599,721,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,599,721,680.20/431,910.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,475.91

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