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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,611.62, 596,997.81 and 241,627.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,611.62, 596,997.81 and 241,627.78 is: 333,442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,611.62 : 596,997.81 = 241,627.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,611.62/596,997.81 = 241,627.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,611.62x = 596,997.81 × 241,627.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,611.62x = 144,251,255,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,251,255,495.16/432,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,442.86

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