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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,002.37, 596,163.64 and 241,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,002.37, 596,163.64 and 241,015.80 is: 332,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,002.37 : 596,163.64 = 241,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,002.37/596,163.64 = 241,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,002.37x = 596,163.64 × 241,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,002.37x = 143,684,856,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,684,856,625.51/432,002.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,602.01

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