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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,867.76, 597,346.05 and 241,882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,867.76, 597,346.05 and 241,882.72 is: 333,791.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,867.76 : 597,346.05 = 241,882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,867.76/597,346.05 = 241,882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,867.76x = 597,346.05 × 241,882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,867.76x = 144,487,687,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,487,687,355.26/432,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,791.75

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