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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.49, 596,159.67 and 241,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.49, 596,159.67 and 241,012.92 is: 332,598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.49 : 596,159.67 = 241,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.49/596,159.67 = 241,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.49x = 596,159.67 × 241,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.49x = 143,682,182,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,682,182,852.94/431,999.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,598.04

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