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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,069.31, 599,001.69 and 240,469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,069.31, 599,001.69 and 240,469.05 is: 331,839.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,069.31 : 599,001.69 = 240,469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,069.31/599,001.69 = 240,469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,069.31x = 599,001.69 × 240,469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,069.31x = 144,041,367,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,041,367,342.70/434,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,839.56

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