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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,944.56, 596,124.90 and 240,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,944.56, 596,124.90 and 240,975.72 is: 332,569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,944.56 : 596,124.90 = 240,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,944.56/596,124.90 = 240,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,944.56x = 596,124.90 × 240,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,944.56x = 143,651,626,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,651,626,987.43/431,944.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,569.59

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