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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,962.52, 596,106.45 and 240,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,962.52, 596,106.45 and 240,976.08 is: 332,545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,962.52 : 596,106.45 = 240,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,962.52/596,106.45 = 240,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,962.52x = 596,106.45 × 240,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,962.52x = 143,647,395,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,647,395,583.72/431,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,545.97

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