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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,215.83, 596,514.27 and 241,268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,215.83, 596,514.27 and 241,268.86 is: 332,982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,215.83 : 596,514.27 = 241,268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,215.83/596,514.27 = 241,268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,215.83x = 596,514.27 × 241,268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,215.83x = 143,920,317,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,920,317,896.63/432,215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,982.52

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