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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,771.63, 597,213.84 and 241,786.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,771.63, 597,213.84 and 241,786.45 is: 333,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,771.63 : 597,213.84 = 241,786.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,771.63/597,213.84 = 241,786.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,771.63x = 597,213.84 × 241,786.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,771.63x = 144,398,214,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,398,214,264.47/432,771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,659.15

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