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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,864.54, 597,351.83 and 241,878.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,864.54, 597,351.83 and 241,878.11 is: 333,791.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,864.54 : 597,351.83 = 241,878.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,864.54/597,351.83 = 241,878.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,864.54x = 597,351.83 × 241,878.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,864.54x = 144,486,327,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,486,327,449.29/432,864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,791.09

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