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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,003.76, 596,165.56 and 241,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,003.76, 596,165.56 and 241,017.18 is: 332,603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,003.76 : 596,165.56 = 241,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,003.76/596,165.56 = 241,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,003.76x = 596,165.56 × 241,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,003.76x = 143,686,142,084.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,686,142,084.32/432,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,603.92

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