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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,946.52, 596,102.44 and 240,996.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,946.52, 596,102.44 and 240,996.82 is: 332,584.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,946.52 : 596,102.44 = 240,996.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,946.52/596,102.44 = 240,996.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,946.52x = 596,102.44 × 240,996.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,946.52x = 143,658,792,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,658,792,434.24/431,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,584.67

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