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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,998.74, 596,158.64 and 241,012.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,998.74, 596,158.64 and 241,012.17 is: 332,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,998.74 : 596,158.64 = 241,012.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,998.74/596,158.64 = 241,012.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,998.74x = 596,158.64 × 241,012.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,998.74x = 143,681,486,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,681,486,285.59/431,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,597.00

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