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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,243.66, 599,257.66 and 240,654.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,243.66, 599,257.66 and 240,654.54 is: 332,104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,243.66 : 599,257.66 = 240,654.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,243.66/599,257.66 = 240,654.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,243.66x = 599,257.66 × 240,654.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,243.66x = 144,214,076,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,214,076,508.78/434,243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,104.05

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