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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,031.40, 598,934.82 and 243,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,031.40, 598,934.82 and 243,001 is: 335,325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,031.40 : 598,934.82 = 243,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,031.40/598,934.82 = 243,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,031.40x = 598,934.82 × 243,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,031.40x = 145,541,760,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,541,760,194.82/434,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,325.42

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