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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,932.67, 597,473.60 and 241,961.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,932.67, 597,473.60 and 241,961.31 is: 333,921.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,932.67 : 597,473.60 = 241,961.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,932.67/597,473.60 = 241,961.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,932.67x = 597,473.60 × 241,961.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,932.67x = 144,565,492,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,565,492,563.95/432,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,921.43

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