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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,776.23, 599,990.64 and 241,213.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,776.23, 599,990.64 and 241,213.29 is: 332,874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,776.23 : 599,990.64 = 241,213.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,776.23/599,990.64 = 241,213.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,776.23x = 599,990.64 × 241,213.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,776.23x = 144,725,716,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,725,716,243.61/434,776.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,874.03

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