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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,960.22, 597,459.36 and 239,356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,960.22, 597,459.36 and 239,356.33 is: 330,297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,960.22 : 597,459.36 = 239,356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,960.22/597,459.36 = 239,356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,960.22x = 597,459.36 × 239,356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,960.22x = 143,005,679,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,005,679,733.75/432,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,297.50

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