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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.32, 596,157.54 and 241,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.32, 596,157.54 and 241,012.60 is: 332,596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.32 : 596,157.54 = 241,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.32/596,157.54 = 241,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.32x = 596,157.54 × 241,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.32x = 143,681,478,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,681,478,725.00/431,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,596.54

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