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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,003.56, 596,166.64 and 241,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,003.56, 596,166.64 and 241,025 is: 332,615.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,003.56 : 596,166.64 = 241,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,003.56/596,166.64 = 241,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,003.56x = 596,166.64 × 241,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,003.56x = 143,691,064,406
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,691,064,406/432,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,615.46

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