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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,021.91, 597,554.20 and 242,038.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,021.91, 597,554.20 and 242,038.49 is: 334,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,021.91 : 597,554.20 = 242,038.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,021.91/597,554.20 = 242,038.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,021.91x = 597,554.20 × 242,038.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,021.91x = 144,631,116,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,631,116,261.16/433,021.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,004.15

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