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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,962.44, 596,106.48 and 240,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,962.44, 596,106.48 and 240,975.72 is: 332,545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,962.44 : 596,106.48 = 240,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,962.44/596,106.48 = 240,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,962.44x = 596,106.48 × 240,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,962.44x = 143,647,188,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,647,188,214.67/431,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,545.55

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