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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,272.82, 596,516.85 and 241,282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,272.82, 596,516.85 and 241,282.02 is: 332,958.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,272.82 : 596,516.85 = 241,282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,272.82/596,516.85 = 241,282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,272.82x = 596,516.85 × 241,282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,272.82x = 143,928,790,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,928,790,532.04/432,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,958.22

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