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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,464.53, 598,156.99 and 242,441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,464.53, 598,156.99 and 242,441.01 is: 334,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,464.53 : 598,156.99 = 242,441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,464.53/598,156.99 = 242,441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,464.53x = 598,156.99 × 242,441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,464.53x = 145,017,784,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,017,784,188.06/433,464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,555.14

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