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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,031.27, 598,956.62 and 240,438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,031.27, 598,956.62 and 240,438.36 is: 331,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,031.27 : 598,956.62 = 240,438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,031.27/598,956.62 = 240,438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,031.27x = 598,956.62 × 240,438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,031.27x = 144,012,147,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,012,147,423.94/434,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,801.32

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