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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,181, 596,407.62 and 241,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,181, 596,407.62 and 241,183 is: 332,831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,181 : 596,407.62 = 241,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,181/596,407.62 = 241,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,181x = 596,407.62 × 241,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,181x = 143,843,379,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,843,379,014.46/432,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,831.33

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