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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,942.52, 596,096.92 and 240,992.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,942.52, 596,096.92 and 240,992.82 is: 332,579.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,942.52 : 596,096.92 = 240,992.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,942.52/596,096.92 = 240,992.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,942.52x = 596,096.92 × 240,992.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,942.52x = 143,655,078,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,655,078,045.36/431,942.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,579.15

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