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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,254.88, 596,520.72 and 241,276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,254.88, 596,520.72 and 241,276.32 is: 332,966.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,254.88 : 596,520.72 = 241,276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,254.88/596,520.72 = 241,276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,254.88x = 596,520.72 × 241,276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,254.88x = 143,926,324,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,926,324,125.35/432,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,966.34

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