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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,273.55, 599,297.56 and 240,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,273.55, 599,297.56 and 240,693.76 is: 332,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,273.55 : 599,297.56 = 240,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,273.55/599,297.56 = 240,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,273.55x = 599,297.56 × 240,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,273.55x = 144,247,183,075.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,247,183,075.23/434,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,157.42

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