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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,252.83, 599,292.83 and 240,656.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,252.83, 599,292.83 and 240,656.47 is: 332,119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,252.83 : 599,292.83 = 240,656.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,252.83/599,292.83 = 240,656.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,252.83x = 599,292.83 × 240,656.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,252.83x = 144,223,694,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,223,694,713.83/434,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,119.18

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