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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,126.46, 596,333.64 and 241,128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,126.46, 596,333.64 and 241,128.46 is: 332,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,126.46 : 596,333.64 = 241,128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,126.46/596,333.64 = 241,128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,126.46x = 596,333.64 × 241,128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,126.46x = 143,793,012,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,793,012,259.39/432,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,756.79

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