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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,179.72, 597,777.55 and 239,582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,179.72, 597,777.55 and 239,582.39 is: 330,617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,179.72 : 597,777.55 = 239,582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,179.72/597,777.55 = 239,582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,179.72x = 597,777.55 × 239,582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,179.72x = 143,216,970,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,216,970,529.50/433,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,617.90

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