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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,003.24, 596,164.85 and 241,016.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,003.24, 596,164.85 and 241,016.69 is: 332,603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,003.24 : 596,164.85 = 241,016.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,003.24/596,164.85 = 241,016.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,003.24x = 596,164.85 × 241,016.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,003.24x = 143,685,674,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,685,674,655.44/432,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,603.23

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