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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,993.40, 597,551.72 and 239,397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,993.40, 597,551.72 and 239,397.53 is: 330,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,993.40 : 597,551.72 = 239,397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,993.40/597,551.72 = 239,397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,993.40x = 597,551.72 × 239,397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,993.40x = 143,052,401,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,052,401,630.51/432,993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,380.10

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