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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,005.33, 597,521.61 and 239,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,005.33, 597,521.61 and 239,401.60 is: 330,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,005.33 : 597,521.61 = 239,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,005.33/597,521.61 = 239,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,005.33x = 597,521.61 × 239,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,005.33x = 143,047,629,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,047,629,468.58/433,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,359.97

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