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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,106.83, 599,053.44 and 240,506.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,106.83, 599,053.44 and 240,506.59 is: 331,891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,106.83 : 599,053.44 = 240,506.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,106.83/599,053.44 = 240,506.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,106.83x = 599,053.44 × 240,506.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,106.83x = 144,076,298,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,076,298,879.64/434,106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,891.34

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