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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,006.06, 596,170.08 and 241,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,006.06, 596,170.08 and 241,027.50 is: 332,618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,006.06 : 596,170.08 = 241,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,006.06/596,170.08 = 241,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,006.06x = 596,170.08 × 241,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,006.06x = 143,693,383,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,693,383,957.20/432,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,618.91

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