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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,136.71, 596,353.19 and 241,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,136.71, 596,353.19 and 241,146 is: 332,784.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,136.71 : 596,353.19 = 241,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,136.71/596,353.19 = 241,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,136.71x = 596,353.19 × 241,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,136.71x = 143,808,185,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,808,185,150.01/432,136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,784.01

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