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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,097.93, 583,775.00 and 239,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,097.93, 583,775.00 and 239,340.72 is: 330,233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,097.93 : 583,775.00 = 239,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,097.93/583,775.00 = 239,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,097.93x = 583,775.00 × 239,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,097.93x = 139,721,130,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,721,130,707.98/423,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,233.55

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