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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,475.96, 598,187.84 and 239,883.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,475.96, 598,187.84 and 239,883.59 is: 331,034.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,475.96 : 598,187.84 = 239,883.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,475.96/598,187.84 = 239,883.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,475.96x = 598,187.84 × 239,883.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,475.96x = 143,495,446,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,495,446,849.60/433,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,034.39

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