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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,028.84, 596,199.96 and 241,038.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,028.84, 596,199.96 and 241,038.13 is: 332,632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,028.84 : 596,199.96 = 241,038.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,028.84/596,199.96 = 241,038.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,028.84x = 596,199.96 × 241,038.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,028.84x = 143,706,923,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,706,923,464.48/432,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,632.71

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