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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,870.32, 597,349.59 and 241,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,870.32, 597,349.59 and 241,885.28 is: 333,795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,870.32 : 597,349.59 = 241,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,870.32/597,349.59 = 241,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,870.32x = 597,349.59 × 241,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,870.32x = 144,490,073,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,490,073,421.34/432,870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,795.29

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