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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,112, 593,554.56 and 241,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,112, 593,554.56 and 241,696 is: 333,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,112 : 593,554.56 = 241,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,112/593,554.56 = 241,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,112x = 593,554.56 × 241,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,112x = 143,459,762,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,459,762,933.76/430,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,540.48

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