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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,770.22, 599,982.35 and 241,207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,770.22, 599,982.35 and 241,207.29 is: 332,865.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,770.22 : 599,982.35 = 241,207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,770.22/599,982.35 = 241,207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,770.22x = 599,982.35 × 241,207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,770.22x = 144,720,115,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,720,115,485.30/434,770.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,865.75

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