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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,283.62, 599,296.90 and 240,683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,283.62, 599,296.90 and 240,683.10 is: 332,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,283.62 : 599,296.90 = 240,683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,283.62/599,296.90 = 240,683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,283.62x = 599,296.90 × 240,683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,283.62x = 144,240,635,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,240,635,712.39/434,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,134.64

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