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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,871.32, 597,350.97 and 241,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,871.32, 597,350.97 and 241,886.28 is: 333,796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,871.32 : 597,350.97 = 241,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,871.32/597,350.97 = 241,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,871.32x = 597,350.97 × 241,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,871.32x = 144,491,003,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,491,003,987.69/432,871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,796.67

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