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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,009.56, 596,174.92 and 241,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,009.56, 596,174.92 and 241,031 is: 332,623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,009.56 : 596,174.92 = 241,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,009.56/596,174.92 = 241,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,009.56x = 596,174.92 × 241,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,009.56x = 143,696,637,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,696,637,142.52/432,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,623.74

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