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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,255.63, 596,521.76 and 241,277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,255.63, 596,521.76 and 241,277.07 is: 332,967.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,255.63 : 596,521.76 = 241,277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,255.63/596,521.76 = 241,277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,255.63x = 596,521.76 × 241,277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,255.63x = 143,927,021,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,927,021,237.66/432,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,967.37

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