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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,811.52, 597,310.80 and 239,215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,811.52, 597,310.80 and 239,215.09 is: 330,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,811.52 : 597,310.80 = 239,215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,811.52/597,310.80 = 239,215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,811.52x = 597,310.80 × 239,215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,811.52x = 142,885,756,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,885,756,779.97/432,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,133.90

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