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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,113, 593,555.94 and 241,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,113, 593,555.94 and 241,697 is: 333,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,113 : 593,555.94 = 241,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,113/593,555.94 = 241,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,113x = 593,555.94 × 241,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,113x = 143,460,690,030.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,460,690,030.18/430,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,541.86

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