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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,273.30, 599,297.21 and 240,693.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,273.30, 599,297.21 and 240,693.51 is: 332,157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,273.30 : 599,297.21 = 240,693.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,273.30/599,297.21 = 240,693.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,273.30x = 599,297.21 × 240,693.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,273.30x = 144,246,949,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,246,949,609.84/434,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,157.07

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