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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,430.94, 598,102.22 and 242,407.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,430.94, 598,102.22 and 242,407.42 is: 334,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,430.94 : 598,102.22 = 242,407.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,430.94/598,102.22 = 242,407.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,430.94x = 598,102.22 × 242,407.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,430.94x = 144,984,416,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,984,416,046.47/433,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,504.08

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