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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,770.91, 599,983.30 and 241,207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,770.91, 599,983.30 and 241,207.97 is: 332,866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,770.91 : 599,983.30 = 241,207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,770.91/599,983.30 = 241,207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,770.91x = 599,983.30 × 241,207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,770.91x = 144,720,753,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,720,753,826.90/434,770.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,866.69

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