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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,428.39, 598,187.84 and 242,481.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,428.39, 598,187.84 and 242,481.15 is: 334,655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,428.39 : 598,187.84 = 242,481.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,428.39/598,187.84 = 242,481.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,428.39x = 598,187.84 × 242,481.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,428.39x = 145,049,274,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,049,274,146.81/433,428.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,655.68

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