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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,055.16, 597,605.58 and 242,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,055.16, 597,605.58 and 242,091 is: 334,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,055.16 : 597,605.58 = 242,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,055.16/597,605.58 = 242,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,055.16x = 597,605.58 × 242,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,055.16x = 144,674,932,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,674,932,467.78/433,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,079.69

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