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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,966.36, 597,441.78 and 239,348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,966.36, 597,441.78 and 239,348.01 is: 330,271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,966.36 : 597,441.78 = 239,348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,966.36/597,441.78 = 239,348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,966.36x = 597,441.78 × 239,348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,966.36x = 142,996,501,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,996,501,133.86/432,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,271.62

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