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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,664.27, 599,827.76 and 241,040.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,664.27, 599,827.76 and 241,040.74 is: 332,631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,664.27 : 599,827.76 = 241,040.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,664.27/599,827.76 = 241,040.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,664.27x = 599,827.76 × 241,040.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,664.27x = 144,582,925,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,582,925,342.07/434,664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,631.26

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