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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,393.59, 598,086.95 and 242,424.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,393.59, 598,086.95 and 242,424.75 is: 334,548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,393.59 : 598,086.95 = 242,424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,393.59/598,086.95 = 242,424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,393.59x = 598,086.95 × 242,424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,393.59x = 144,991,078,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,991,078,119.89/433,393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,548.28

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