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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,206.10, 599,223.51 and 240,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,206.10, 599,223.51 and 240,613.26 is: 332,056.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,206.10 : 599,223.51 = 240,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,206.10/599,223.51 = 240,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,206.10x = 599,223.51 × 240,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,206.10x = 144,181,122,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,181,122,209.74/434,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,056.88

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