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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,275.30, 599,299.97 and 240,695.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,275.30, 599,299.97 and 240,695.51 is: 332,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,275.30 : 599,299.97 = 240,695.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,275.30/599,299.97 = 240,695.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,275.30x = 599,299.97 × 240,695.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,275.30x = 144,248,811,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,248,811,922.14/434,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,159.83

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