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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,715.28, 459,009.84 and 241,872.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,715.28, 459,009.84 and 241,872.16 is: 333,683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,715.28 : 459,009.84 = 241,872.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,715.28/459,009.84 = 241,872.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,715.28x = 459,009.84 × 241,872.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,715.28x = 111,021,701,462.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,021,701,462.05/332,715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,683.81

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