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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,774.64, 597,217.98 and 241,789.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,774.64, 597,217.98 and 241,789.45 is: 333,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,774.64 : 597,217.98 = 241,789.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,774.64/597,217.98 = 241,789.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,774.64x = 597,217.98 × 241,789.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,774.64x = 144,401,006,914.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,401,006,914.31/432,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,663.28

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