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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,001.32, 596,160.30 and 241,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,001.32, 596,160.30 and 241,014.60 is: 332,599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,001.32 : 596,160.30 = 241,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,001.32/596,160.30 = 241,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,001.32x = 596,160.30 × 241,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,001.32x = 143,683,336,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,683,336,240.38/432,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,599.30

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