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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,012.06, 596,178.36 and 241,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,012.06, 596,178.36 and 241,033.50 is: 332,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,012.06 : 596,178.36 = 241,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,012.06/596,178.36 = 241,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,012.06x = 596,178.36 × 241,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,012.06x = 143,698,956,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,698,956,735.06/432,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,627.19

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