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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,247.87, 599,244.52 and 240,658.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,247.87, 599,244.52 and 240,658.39 is: 332,098.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,247.87 : 599,244.52 = 240,658.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,247.87/599,244.52 = 240,658.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,247.87x = 599,244.52 × 240,658.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,247.87x = 144,213,221,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,213,221,399.52/434,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,098.86

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