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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,999.99, 596,160.36 and 241,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,999.99, 596,160.36 and 241,013.42 is: 332,598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,999.99 : 596,160.36 = 241,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,999.99/596,160.36 = 241,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,999.99x = 596,160.36 × 241,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,999.99x = 143,682,647,232.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,682,647,232.03/431,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,598.73

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