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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,135.59, 597,709.89 and 239,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,135.59, 597,709.89 and 239,530.74 is: 330,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,135.59 : 597,709.89 = 239,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,135.59/597,709.89 = 239,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,135.59x = 597,709.89 × 239,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,135.59x = 143,169,892,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,169,892,257.02/433,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,542.90

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