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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,069.54, 599,002.05 and 240,469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,069.54, 599,002.05 and 240,469.35 is: 331,839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,069.54 : 599,002.05 = 240,469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,069.54/599,002.05 = 240,469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,069.54x = 599,002.05 × 240,469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,069.54x = 144,041,633,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,041,633,612.17/434,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,839.99

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