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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,529.62, 596,884.59 and 241,545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,529.62, 596,884.59 and 241,545.66 is: 333,329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,529.62 : 596,884.59 = 241,545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,529.62/596,884.59 = 241,545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,529.62x = 596,884.59 × 241,545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,529.62x = 144,174,882,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,174,882,235.38/432,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,329.50

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