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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,541.16, 599,664.91 and 243,554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,541.16, 599,664.91 and 243,554.54 is: 336,104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,541.16 : 599,664.91 = 243,554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,541.16/599,664.91 = 243,554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,541.16x = 599,664.91 × 243,554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,541.16x = 146,051,110,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,051,110,091.42/434,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,104.21

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