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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,253.13, 599,260.68 and 240,656.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,253.13, 599,260.68 and 240,656.81 is: 332,101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,253.13 : 599,260.68 = 240,656.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,253.13/599,260.68 = 240,656.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,253.13x = 599,260.68 × 240,656.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,253.13x = 144,216,163,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,216,163,607.23/434,253.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,101.61

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