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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,271.36, 597,930.80 and 242,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,271.36, 597,930.80 and 242,284.32 is: 334,361.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,271.36 : 597,930.80 = 242,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,271.36/597,930.80 = 242,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,271.36x = 597,930.80 × 242,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,271.36x = 144,869,257,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,869,257,285.06/433,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,361.49

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