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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,251.13, 599,257.92 and 240,654.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,251.13, 599,257.92 and 240,654.81 is: 332,098.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,251.13 : 599,257.92 = 240,654.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,251.13/599,257.92 = 240,654.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,251.13x = 599,257.92 × 240,654.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,251.13x = 144,214,300,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,214,300,878.60/434,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,098.85

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