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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,208.32, 597,825.84 and 242,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,208.32, 597,825.84 and 242,221.12 is: 334,264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,208.32 : 597,825.84 = 242,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,208.32/597,825.84 = 242,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,208.32x = 597,825.84 × 242,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,208.32x = 144,806,044,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,806,044,529.74/433,208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,264.23

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