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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,428, 598,157.16 and 242,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,428, 598,157.16 and 242,454.24 is: 334,601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,428 : 598,157.16 = 242,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,428/598,157.16 = 242,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,428x = 598,157.16 × 242,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,428x = 145,025,739,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,025,739,628.36/433,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,601.69

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