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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,095.61, 599,037.93 and 240,495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,095.61, 599,037.93 and 240,495.35 is: 331,875.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,095.61 : 599,037.93 = 240,495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,095.61/599,037.93 = 240,495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,095.61x = 599,037.93 × 240,495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,095.61x = 144,065,833,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,065,833,643.44/434,095.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,875.82

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