Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,507.68, 598,263.84 and 242,509.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 433,507.68, 598,263.84 and 242,509.68 is: 334,676.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,507.68 : 598,263.84 = 242,509.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,507.68/598,263.84 = 242,509.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,507.68x = 598,263.84 × 242,509.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,507.68x = 145,084,772,393.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,084,772,393.97/433,507.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,676.36
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