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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,133, 593,583.54 and 241,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,133, 593,583.54 and 241,717 is: 333,569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,133 : 593,583.54 = 241,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,133/593,583.54 = 241,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,133x = 593,583.54 × 241,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,133x = 143,479,232,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,479,232,538.18/430,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,569.46

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