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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,955.04, 597,478.80 and 241,968.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,955.04, 597,478.80 and 241,968.42 is: 333,916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,955.04 : 597,478.80 = 241,968.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,955.04/597,478.80 = 241,968.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,955.04x = 597,478.80 × 241,968.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,955.04x = 144,571,001,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,571,001,219.50/432,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,916.90

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