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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,007.99, 598,955.72 and 243,019.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,007.99, 598,955.72 and 243,019.71 is: 335,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,007.99 : 598,955.72 = 243,019.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,007.99/598,955.72 = 243,019.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,007.99x = 598,955.72 × 243,019.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,007.99x = 145,558,044,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,558,044,162.14/434,007.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,381.02

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