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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,621.34, 597,029.48 and 239,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,621.34, 597,029.48 and 239,041.52 is: 329,883.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,621.34 : 597,029.48 = 239,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,621.34/597,029.48 = 239,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,621.34x = 597,029.48 × 239,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,621.34x = 142,714,834,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,714,834,384.01/432,621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,883.95

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