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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,621.03, 597,013.51 and 239,028.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,621.03, 597,013.51 and 239,028.13 is: 329,856.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,621.03 : 597,013.51 = 239,028.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,621.03/597,013.51 = 239,028.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,621.03x = 597,013.51 × 239,028.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,621.03x = 142,703,018,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,703,018,699.83/432,621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,856.87

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