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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,718.28, 459,013.98 and 241,875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,718.28, 459,013.98 and 241,875.16 is: 333,687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,718.28 : 459,013.98 = 241,875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,718.28/459,013.98 = 241,875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,718.28x = 459,013.98 × 241,875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,718.28x = 111,024,079,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,024,079,854.74/332,718.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,687.95

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