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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,756.30, 597,231.72 and 241,770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,756.30, 597,231.72 and 241,770.72 is: 333,659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,756.30 : 597,231.72 = 241,770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,756.30/597,231.72 = 241,770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,756.30x = 597,231.72 × 241,770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,756.30x = 144,393,142,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,393,142,951.24/432,756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,659.25

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