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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,437, 598,169.58 and 242,463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,437, 598,169.58 and 242,463.24 is: 334,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,437 : 598,169.58 = 242,463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,437/598,169.58 = 242,463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,437x = 598,169.58 × 242,463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,437x = 145,034,134,436.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,034,134,436.24/433,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,614.11

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