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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,620.53, 597,012.82 and 239,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,620.53, 597,012.82 and 239,027.63 is: 329,856.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,620.53 : 597,012.82 = 239,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,620.53/597,012.82 = 239,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,620.53x = 597,012.82 × 239,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,620.53x = 142,702,555,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,702,555,861.58/432,620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,856.18

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