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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,567.95, 599,705.10 and 240,989.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,567.95, 599,705.10 and 240,989.29 is: 332,565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,567.95 : 599,705.10 = 240,989.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,567.95/599,705.10 = 240,989.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,567.95x = 599,705.10 × 240,989.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,567.95x = 144,522,504,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,522,504,759.12/434,567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,565.96

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