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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,936.36, 597,478.70 and 241,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,936.36, 597,478.70 and 241,965 is: 333,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,936.36 : 597,478.70 = 241,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,936.36/597,478.70 = 241,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,936.36x = 597,478.70 × 241,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,936.36x = 144,568,932,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,568,932,435.68/432,936.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,926.52

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