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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,131.46, 596,340.54 and 241,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,131.46, 596,340.54 and 241,133.46 is: 332,763.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,131.46 : 596,340.54 = 241,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,131.46/596,340.54 = 241,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,131.46x = 596,340.54 × 241,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,131.46x = 143,797,657,748.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,797,657,748.47/432,131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,763.69

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