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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,225.36, 596,471.72 and 241,238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,225.36, 596,471.72 and 241,238.70 is: 332,909.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,225.36 : 596,471.72 = 241,238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,225.36/596,471.72 = 241,238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,225.36x = 596,471.72 × 241,238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,225.36x = 143,892,061,113.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,892,061,113.37/432,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,909.81

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