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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,973.53, 597,521.97 and 241,986.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,973.53, 597,521.97 and 241,986.96 is: 333,952.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,973.53 : 597,521.97 = 241,986.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,973.53/597,521.97 = 241,986.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,973.53x = 597,521.97 × 241,986.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,973.53x = 144,592,525,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,592,525,053.51/432,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,952.34

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