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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,511.51, 599,625.09 and 243,524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,511.51, 599,625.09 and 243,524.85 is: 336,063.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,511.51 : 599,625.09 = 243,524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,511.51/599,625.09 = 243,524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,511.51x = 599,625.09 × 243,524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,511.51x = 146,023,610,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,023,610,098.49/434,511.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,063.85

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