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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,951.93, 596,092.01 and 240,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,951.93, 596,092.01 and 240,965.16 is: 332,531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,951.93 : 596,092.01 = 240,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,951.93/596,092.01 = 240,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,951.93x = 596,092.01 × 240,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,951.93x = 143,637,405,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,637,405,359.55/431,951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,531.00

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