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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,004.64, 596,144.61 and 240,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,004.64, 596,144.61 and 240,981.13 is: 332,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,004.64 : 596,144.61 = 240,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,004.64/596,144.61 = 240,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,004.64x = 596,144.61 × 240,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,004.64x = 143,659,599,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,659,599,153.08/432,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,541.80

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