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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,395.59, 598,074.41 and 239,798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,395.59, 598,074.41 and 239,798.26 is: 330,915.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,395.59 : 598,074.41 = 239,798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,395.59/598,074.41 = 239,798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,395.59x = 598,074.41 × 239,798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,395.59x = 143,417,198,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,417,198,679.16/433,395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,915.22

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