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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,969.05, 597,515.74 and 241,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,969.05, 597,515.74 and 241,982.44 is: 333,946.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,969.05 : 597,515.74 = 241,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,969.05/597,515.74 = 241,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,969.05x = 597,515.74 × 241,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,969.05x = 144,588,314,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,588,314,604.86/432,969.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,946.08

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