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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,106.08, 599,052.40 and 240,505.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,106.08, 599,052.40 and 240,505.84 is: 331,890.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,106.08 : 599,052.40 = 240,505.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,106.08/599,052.40 = 240,505.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,106.08x = 599,052.40 × 240,505.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,106.08x = 144,075,600,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,075,600,666.02/434,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,890.31

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