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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,975.10, 596,125.89 and 240,988.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,975.10, 596,125.89 and 240,988.49 is: 332,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,975.10 : 596,125.89 = 240,988.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,975.10/596,125.89 = 240,988.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,975.10x = 596,125.89 × 240,988.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,975.10x = 143,659,475,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,659,475,100.38/431,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,564.25

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