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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,477.95, 599,615.08 and 240,946.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,477.95, 599,615.08 and 240,946.27 is: 332,525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,477.95 : 599,615.08 = 240,946.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,477.95/599,615.08 = 240,946.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,477.95x = 599,615.08 × 240,946.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,477.95x = 144,475,016,961.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,475,016,961.75/434,477.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,525.54

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