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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,901.64, 597,393.12 and 241,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,901.64, 597,393.12 and 241,916.60 is: 333,838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,901.64 : 597,393.12 = 241,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,901.64/597,393.12 = 241,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,901.64x = 597,393.12 × 241,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,901.64x = 144,519,312,453.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,519,312,453.79/432,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,838.68

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