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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,254.64, 599,295.33 and 240,658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,254.64, 599,295.33 and 240,658.28 is: 332,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,254.64 : 599,295.33 = 240,658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,254.64/599,295.33 = 240,658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,254.64x = 599,295.33 × 240,658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,254.64x = 144,225,383,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,225,383,329.83/434,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,121.69

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