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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,277.25, 599,288.12 and 240,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,277.25, 599,288.12 and 240,676.72 is: 332,125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,277.25 : 599,288.12 = 240,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,277.25/599,288.12 = 240,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,277.25x = 599,288.12 × 240,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,277.25x = 144,234,697,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,234,697,257.50/434,277.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,125.84

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