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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,974.85, 596,125.55 and 240,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,974.85, 596,125.55 and 240,988.24 is: 332,563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,974.85 : 596,125.55 = 240,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,974.85/596,125.55 = 240,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,974.85x = 596,125.55 × 240,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,974.85x = 143,659,245,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,659,245,908.59/431,974.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,563.91

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