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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,572.83, 599,711.82 and 240,994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,572.83, 599,711.82 and 240,994.17 is: 332,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,572.83 : 599,711.82 = 240,994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,572.83/599,711.82 = 240,994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,572.83x = 599,711.82 × 240,994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,572.83x = 144,527,052,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,527,052,300.09/434,572.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,572.68

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