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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,624.27, 597,018 and 239,031.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,624.27, 597,018 and 239,031.39 is: 329,861.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,624.27 : 597,018 = 239,031.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,624.27/597,018 = 239,031.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,624.27x = 597,018 × 239,031.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,624.27x = 142,706,042,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,706,042,395.02/432,624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,861.39

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