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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,955.22, 597,479.06 and 241,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,955.22, 597,479.06 and 241,968.60 is: 333,917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,955.22 : 597,479.06 = 241,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,955.22/597,479.06 = 241,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,955.22x = 597,479.06 × 241,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,955.22x = 144,571,172,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,571,172,282.44/432,955.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,917.15

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