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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,942.70, 597,479.38 and 241,956.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,942.70, 597,479.38 and 241,956.09 is: 333,909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,942.70 : 597,479.38 = 241,956.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,942.70/597,479.38 = 241,956.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,942.70x = 597,479.38 × 241,956.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,942.70x = 144,563,774,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,563,774,640.42/432,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,909.72

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