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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,664.74, 599,849.88 and 243,681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,664.74, 599,849.88 and 243,681.32 is: 336,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,664.74 : 599,849.88 = 243,681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,664.74/599,849.88 = 243,681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,664.74x = 599,849.88 × 243,681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,664.74x = 146,172,210,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,172,210,560.24/434,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,287.25

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