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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,914.16, 596,034.56 and 240,922.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,914.16, 596,034.56 and 240,922.64 is: 332,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,914.16 : 596,034.56 = 240,922.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,914.16/596,034.56 = 240,922.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,914.16x = 596,034.56 × 240,922.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,914.16x = 143,598,219,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,598,219,726.44/431,914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,469.35

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