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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,924.71, 597,384.33 and 239,306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,924.71, 597,384.33 and 239,306.25 is: 330,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,924.71 : 597,384.33 = 239,306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,924.71/597,384.33 = 239,306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,924.71x = 597,384.33 × 239,306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,924.71x = 142,957,803,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,957,803,821.06/432,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,214.01

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