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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,989.08, 597,514.59 and 242,020.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,989.08, 597,514.59 and 242,020.24 is: 333,982.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,989.08 : 597,514.59 = 242,020.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,989.08/597,514.59 = 242,020.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,989.08x = 597,514.59 × 242,020.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,989.08x = 144,610,624,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,610,624,475.30/432,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,982.15

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