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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,811.02, 597,310.11 and 239,214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,811.02, 597,310.11 and 239,214.59 is: 330,133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,811.02 : 597,310.11 = 239,214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,811.02/597,310.11 = 239,214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,811.02x = 597,310.11 × 239,214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,811.02x = 142,885,290,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,885,290,079.95/432,811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,133.21

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