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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,878.33, 597,360.63 and 241,893.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,878.33, 597,360.63 and 241,893.29 is: 333,806.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,878.33 : 597,360.63 = 241,893.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,878.33/597,360.63 = 241,893.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,878.33x = 597,360.63 × 241,893.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,878.33x = 144,497,528,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,497,528,107.17/432,878.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,806.33

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