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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,141.30, 644,003.55 and 239,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,141.30, 644,003.55 and 239,601.30 is: 359,564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,141.30 : 644,003.55 = 239,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,141.30/644,003.55 = 239,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,141.30x = 644,003.55 × 239,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,141.30x = 154,304,087,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,304,087,784.62/429,141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,564.76

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