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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,001.76, 596,162.79 and 241,015.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,001.76, 596,162.79 and 241,015.19 is: 332,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,001.76 : 596,162.79 = 241,015.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,001.76/596,162.79 = 241,015.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,001.76x = 596,162.79 × 241,015.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,001.76x = 143,684,285,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,684,285,121.97/432,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,601.16

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