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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.74, 596,160.02 and 241,013.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.74, 596,160.02 and 241,013.17 is: 332,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.74 : 596,160.02 = 241,013.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.74/596,160.02 = 241,013.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.74x = 596,160.02 × 241,013.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.74x = 143,682,416,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,682,416,247.46/431,999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,598.39

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