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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,410.42, 598,073.90 and 242,386.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,410.42, 598,073.90 and 242,386.90 is: 334,475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,410.42 : 598,073.90 = 242,386.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,410.42/598,073.90 = 242,386.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,410.42x = 598,073.90 × 242,386.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,410.42x = 144,965,278,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,965,278,591.91/433,410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,475.76

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