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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,997.23, 596,156.56 and 241,010.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,997.23, 596,156.56 and 241,010.67 is: 332,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,997.23 : 596,156.56 = 241,010.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,997.23/596,156.56 = 241,010.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,997.23x = 596,156.56 × 241,010.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,997.23x = 143,680,093,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,680,093,583.56/431,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,594.94

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