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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,575.83, 599,715.96 and 240,997.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,575.83, 599,715.96 and 240,997.17 is: 332,576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,575.83 : 599,715.96 = 240,997.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,575.83/599,715.96 = 240,997.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,575.83x = 599,715.96 × 240,997.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,575.83x = 144,529,849,163.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,529,849,163.83/434,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,576.82

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