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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,544.68, 598,314.90 and 242,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,544.68, 598,314.90 and 242,546.68 is: 334,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,544.68 : 598,314.90 = 242,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,544.68/598,314.90 = 242,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,544.68x = 598,314.90 × 242,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,544.68x = 145,119,292,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,119,292,589.53/433,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,727.42

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