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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,041.85, 596,205.36 and 241,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,041.85, 596,205.36 and 241,051.14 is: 332,643.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,041.85 : 596,205.36 = 241,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,041.85/596,205.36 = 241,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,041.85x = 596,205.36 × 241,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,041.85x = 143,715,981,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,715,981,702.11/432,041.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,643.66

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