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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,751.16, 599,326.68 and 305,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,751.16, 599,326.68 and 305,295.34 is: 420,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,751.16 : 599,326.68 = 305,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,751.16/599,326.68 = 305,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,751.16x = 599,326.68 × 305,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,751.16x = 182,971,642,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,971,642,541.67/434,751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,865.22

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