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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,127.46, 596,335.02 and 241,129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,127.46, 596,335.02 and 241,129.46 is: 332,758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,127.46 : 596,335.02 = 241,129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,127.46/596,335.02 = 241,129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,127.46x = 596,335.02 × 241,129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,127.46x = 143,793,941,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,793,941,351.69/432,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,758.17

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