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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,917.52, 596,059.16 and 240,926.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,917.52, 596,059.16 and 240,926.81 is: 332,486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,917.52 : 596,059.16 = 240,926.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,917.52/596,059.16 = 240,926.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,917.52x = 596,059.16 × 240,926.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,917.52x = 143,606,627,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,606,627,805.15/431,917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,486.23

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