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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,698.08, 599,883.36 and 243,711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,698.08, 599,883.36 and 243,711.84 is: 336,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,698.08 : 599,883.36 = 243,711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,698.08/599,883.36 = 243,711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,698.08x = 599,883.36 × 243,711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,698.08x = 146,198,677,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,198,677,450.98/434,698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,322.34

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