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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,863.01, 597,339.50 and 241,877.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,863.01, 597,339.50 and 241,877.97 is: 333,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,863.01 : 597,339.50 = 241,877.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,863.01/597,339.50 = 241,877.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,863.01x = 597,339.50 × 241,877.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,863.01x = 144,483,264,451.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,483,264,451.43/432,863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,785.20

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