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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,274.05, 599,298.25 and 240,694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,274.05, 599,298.25 and 240,694.26 is: 332,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,274.05 : 599,298.25 = 240,694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,274.05/599,298.25 = 240,694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,274.05x = 599,298.25 × 240,694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,274.05x = 144,247,648,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,247,648,803.05/434,274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,158.11

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