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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,669.39, 599,786.62 and 241,074.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,669.39, 599,786.62 and 241,074.78 is: 332,651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,669.39 : 599,786.62 = 241,074.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,669.39/599,786.62 = 241,074.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,669.39x = 599,786.62 × 241,074.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,669.39x = 144,593,429,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,593,429,341.40/434,669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,651.51

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