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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,273.05, 599,296.87 and 240,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,273.05, 599,296.87 and 240,693.26 is: 332,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,273.05 : 599,296.87 = 240,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,273.05/599,296.87 = 240,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,273.05x = 599,296.87 × 240,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,273.05x = 144,246,717,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,246,717,348.10/434,273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,156.73

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