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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,280.62, 599,292.77 and 240,680.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,280.62, 599,292.77 and 240,680.09 is: 332,130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,280.62 : 599,292.77 = 240,680.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,280.62/599,292.77 = 240,680.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,280.62x = 599,292.77 × 240,680.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,280.62x = 144,237,838,114.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,237,838,114.78/434,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,130.49

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