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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,241.58, 596,494.06 and 241,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,241.58, 596,494.06 and 241,254.92 is: 332,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,241.58 : 596,494.06 = 241,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,241.58/596,494.06 = 241,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,241.58x = 596,494.06 × 241,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,241.58x = 143,907,123,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,907,123,140.17/432,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,932.16

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