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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,841.38, 597,309.96 and 241,856.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,841.38, 597,309.96 and 241,856.34 is: 333,755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,841.38 : 597,309.96 = 241,856.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,841.38/597,309.96 = 241,856.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,841.38x = 597,309.96 × 241,856.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,841.38x = 144,463,200,771.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,463,200,771.15/432,841.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,755.52

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