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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,272.89, 596,517.37 and 241,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,272.89, 596,517.37 and 241,281.91 is: 332,958.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,272.89 : 596,517.37 = 241,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,272.89/596,517.37 = 241,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,272.89x = 596,517.37 × 241,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,272.89x = 143,928,850,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,928,850,381.78/432,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,958.31

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