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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,116.67, 599,085.54 and 240,530.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,116.67, 599,085.54 and 240,530.31 is: 331,934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,116.67 : 599,085.54 = 240,530.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,116.67/599,085.54 = 240,530.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,116.67x = 599,085.54 × 240,530.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,116.67x = 144,098,230,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,098,230,652.72/434,116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,934.34

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