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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,253.64, 599,293.95 and 240,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,253.64, 599,293.95 and 240,657.28 is: 332,120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,253.64 : 599,293.95 = 240,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,253.64/599,293.95 = 240,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,253.64x = 599,293.95 × 240,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,253.64x = 144,224,451,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,224,451,927.46/434,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,120.31

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