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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,686.16, 597,106.86 and 241,699.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,686.16, 597,106.86 and 241,699.55 is: 333,545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,686.16 : 597,106.86 = 241,699.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,686.16/597,106.86 = 241,699.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,686.16x = 597,106.86 × 241,699.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,686.16x = 144,320,459,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,320,459,363.91/432,686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,545.36

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