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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,596.29, 599,740.99 and 243,609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,596.29, 599,740.99 and 243,609.68 is: 336,180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,596.29 : 599,740.99 = 243,609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,596.29/599,740.99 = 243,609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,596.29x = 599,740.99 × 243,609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,596.29x = 146,102,710,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,102,710,656.78/434,596.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,180.30

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