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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,222.08, 596,467.20 and 241,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,222.08, 596,467.20 and 241,235.44 is: 332,905.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,222.08 : 596,467.20 = 241,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,222.08/596,467.20 = 241,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,222.08x = 596,467.20 × 241,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,222.08x = 143,889,027,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,889,027,437.57/432,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,905.31

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