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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,666.27, 599,830.52 and 241,042.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,666.27, 599,830.52 and 241,042.74 is: 332,634.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,666.27 : 599,830.52 = 241,042.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,666.27/599,830.52 = 241,042.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,666.27x = 599,830.52 × 241,042.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,666.27x = 144,584,792,076.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,584,792,076.43/434,666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,634.03

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