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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,298.35, 596,546.98 and 241,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,298.35, 596,546.98 and 241,323.84 is: 333,013.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,298.35 : 596,546.98 = 241,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,298.35/596,546.98 = 241,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,298.35x = 596,546.98 × 241,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,298.35x = 143,961,007,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,961,007,350.69/432,298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,013.09

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