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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,975.85, 596,126.93 and 240,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,975.85, 596,126.93 and 240,989.24 is: 332,565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,975.85 : 596,126.93 = 240,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,975.85/596,126.93 = 240,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,975.85x = 596,126.93 × 240,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,975.85x = 143,660,175,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,660,175,804.23/431,975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,565.29

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