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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,237.78, 596,463.86 and 241,263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,237.78, 596,463.86 and 241,263.47 is: 332,930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,237.78 : 596,463.86 = 241,263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,237.78/596,463.86 = 241,263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,237.78x = 596,463.86 × 241,263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,237.78x = 143,904,936,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,904,936,404.56/432,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,930.03

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