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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,261.59, 596,519.51 and 241,273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,261.59, 596,519.51 and 241,273.31 is: 332,956.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,261.59 : 596,519.51 = 241,273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,261.59/596,519.51 = 241,273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,261.59x = 596,519.51 × 241,273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,261.59x = 143,924,232,468.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,924,232,468.31/432,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,956.33

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