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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,403.95, 598,098.99 and 242,405.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,403.95, 598,098.99 and 242,405.14 is: 334,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,403.95 : 598,098.99 = 242,405.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,403.95/598,098.99 = 242,405.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,403.95x = 598,098.99 × 242,405.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,403.95x = 144,982,269,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,982,269,404.81/433,403.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,519.95

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