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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,008.52, 597,579.78 and 242,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,008.52, 597,579.78 and 242,029.96 is: 334,017.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,008.52 : 597,579.78 = 242,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,008.52/597,579.78 = 242,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,008.52x = 597,579.78 × 242,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,008.52x = 144,632,210,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,632,210,250.21/433,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,017.01

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