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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,638.88, 597,053.70 and 239,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,638.88, 597,053.70 and 239,059.08 is: 329,908.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,638.88 : 597,053.70 = 239,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,638.88/597,053.70 = 239,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,638.88x = 597,053.70 × 239,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,638.88x = 142,731,108,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,731,108,232.60/432,638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,908.19

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