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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,271.05, 599,294.11 and 240,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,271.05, 599,294.11 and 240,691.26 is: 332,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,271.05 : 599,294.11 = 240,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,271.05/599,294.11 = 240,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,271.05x = 599,294.11 × 240,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,271.05x = 144,244,853,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,244,853,902.30/434,271.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,153.97

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