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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,935.08, 597,398.62 and 239,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,935.08, 597,398.62 and 239,316.63 is: 330,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,935.08 : 597,398.62 = 239,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,935.08/597,398.62 = 239,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,935.08x = 597,398.62 × 239,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,935.08x = 142,967,424,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,967,424,505.05/432,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,228.32

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