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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,131.70, 596,286.72 and 241,153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,131.70, 596,286.72 and 241,153.14 is: 332,760.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,131.70 : 596,286.72 = 241,153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,131.70/596,286.72 = 241,153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,131.70x = 596,286.72 × 241,153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,131.70x = 143,796,414,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,796,414,868.30/432,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,760.63

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