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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,778.88, 598,608.99 and 242,792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,778.88, 598,608.99 and 242,792.22 is: 335,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,778.88 : 598,608.99 = 242,792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,778.88/598,608.99 = 242,792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,778.88x = 598,608.99 × 242,792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,778.88x = 145,337,605,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,337,605,594.06/433,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,049.98

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