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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,545.93, 598,316.63 and 242,547.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,545.93, 598,316.63 and 242,547.93 is: 334,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,545.93 : 598,316.63 = 242,547.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,545.93/598,316.63 = 242,547.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,545.93x = 598,316.63 × 242,547.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,545.93x = 145,120,458,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,120,458,878.34/433,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,729.15

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