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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,621.09, 597,029.14 and 239,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,621.09, 597,029.14 and 239,041.27 is: 329,883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,621.09 : 597,029.14 = 239,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,621.09/597,029.14 = 239,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,621.09x = 597,029.14 × 239,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,621.09x = 142,714,601,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,714,601,762.43/432,621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,883.60

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