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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,009.58, 597,528.99 and 239,406.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,009.58, 597,528.99 and 239,406.01 is: 330,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,009.58 : 597,528.99 = 239,406.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,009.58/597,528.99 = 239,406.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,009.58x = 597,528.99 × 239,406.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,009.58x = 143,052,031,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,052,031,953.75/433,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,366.90

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