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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,005.06, 596,168.70 and 241,026.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,005.06, 596,168.70 and 241,026.50 is: 332,617.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,005.06 : 596,168.70 = 241,026.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,005.06/596,168.70 = 241,026.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,005.06x = 596,168.70 × 241,026.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,005.06x = 143,692,455,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,692,455,170.55/432,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,617.53

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