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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,299.20, 597,941.74 and 239,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,299.20, 597,941.74 and 239,714.20 is: 330,799.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,299.20 : 597,941.74 = 239,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,299.20/597,941.74 = 239,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,299.20x = 597,941.74 × 239,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,299.20x = 143,335,125,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,335,125,850.71/433,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,799.42

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