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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,272.05, 599,295.49 and 240,692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,272.05, 599,295.49 and 240,692.26 is: 332,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,272.05 : 599,295.49 = 240,692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,272.05/599,295.49 = 240,692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,272.05x = 599,295.49 × 240,692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,272.05x = 144,245,785,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,245,785,895.91/434,272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,155.35

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