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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,475.56, 598,227.78 and 242,550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,475.56, 598,227.78 and 242,550.46 is: 334,737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,475.56 : 598,227.78 = 242,550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,475.56/598,227.78 = 242,550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,475.56x = 598,227.78 × 242,550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,475.56x = 145,100,423,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,100,423,223.78/433,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,737.26

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