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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,022.91, 597,555.58 and 242,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,022.91, 597,555.58 and 242,039.49 is: 334,005.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,022.91 : 597,555.58 = 242,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,022.91/597,555.58 = 242,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,022.91x = 597,555.58 × 242,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,022.91x = 144,632,047,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,632,047,829.85/433,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,005.53

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