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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,863.76, 597,340.53 and 241,878.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,863.76, 597,340.53 and 241,878.72 is: 333,786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,863.76 : 597,340.53 = 241,878.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,863.76/597,340.53 = 241,878.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,863.76x = 597,340.53 × 241,878.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,863.76x = 144,483,962,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,483,962,800.52/432,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,786.23

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