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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,909.78, 597,405.15 and 241,960.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,909.78, 597,405.15 and 241,960.09 is: 333,899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,909.78 : 597,405.15 = 241,960.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,909.78/597,405.15 = 241,960.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,909.78x = 597,405.15 × 241,960.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,909.78x = 144,548,200,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,548,200,873.44/432,909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,899.13

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