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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,254.71, 596,440.14 and 241,268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,254.71, 596,440.14 and 241,268.05 is: 332,910.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,254.71 : 596,440.14 = 241,268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,254.71/596,440.14 = 241,268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,254.71x = 596,440.14 × 241,268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,254.71x = 143,901,949,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,901,949,519.53/432,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,910.08

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