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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,801.93, 597,247.47 and 241,811.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,801.93, 597,247.47 and 241,811.22 is: 333,688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,801.93 : 597,247.47 = 241,811.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,801.93/597,247.47 = 241,811.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,801.93x = 597,247.47 × 241,811.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,801.93x = 144,421,139,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,421,139,362.61/432,801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,688.76

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