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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,811.09, 597,310.21 and 239,214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,811.09, 597,310.21 and 239,214.66 is: 330,133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,811.09 : 597,310.21 = 239,214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,811.09/597,310.21 = 239,214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,811.09x = 597,310.21 × 239,214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,811.09x = 142,885,358,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,885,358,799.68/432,811.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,133.31

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