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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,976.35, 596,127.61 and 240,989.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,976.35, 596,127.61 and 240,989.74 is: 332,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,976.35 : 596,127.61 = 240,989.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,976.35/596,127.61 = 240,989.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,976.35x = 596,127.61 × 240,989.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,976.35x = 143,660,637,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,660,637,740.72/431,976.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,565.98

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