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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,003.99, 596,165.88 and 241,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,003.99, 596,165.88 and 241,017.44 is: 332,604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,003.99 : 596,165.88 = 241,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,003.99/596,165.88 = 241,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,003.99x = 596,165.88 × 241,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,003.99x = 143,686,371,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,686,371,232.12/432,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,604.27

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