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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,056.16, 597,606.96 and 242,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,056.16, 597,606.96 and 242,092 is: 334,081.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,056.16 : 597,606.96 = 242,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,056.16/597,606.96 = 242,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,056.16x = 597,606.96 × 242,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,056.16x = 144,675,864,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,675,864,160.32/433,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,081.07

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