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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,252.03, 599,267.34 and 243,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,252.03, 599,267.34 and 243,266.76 is: 335,707.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,252.03 : 599,267.34 = 243,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,252.03/599,267.34 = 243,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,252.03x = 599,267.34 × 243,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,252.03x = 145,781,824,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,781,824,175.62/434,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,707.87

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