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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,749.64, 599,946.90 and 243,762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,749.64, 599,946.90 and 243,762.44 is: 336,387.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,749.64 : 599,946.90 = 243,762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,749.64/599,946.90 = 243,762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,749.64x = 599,946.90 × 243,762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,749.64x = 146,244,520,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,244,520,214.44/434,749.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,387.90

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