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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,002.76, 596,164.17 and 241,016.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,002.76, 596,164.17 and 241,016.19 is: 332,602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,002.76 : 596,164.17 = 241,016.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,002.76/596,164.17 = 241,016.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,002.76x = 596,164.17 × 241,016.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,002.76x = 143,685,216,867.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,685,216,867.91/432,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,602.54

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