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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,477.96, 598,190.59 and 239,885.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,477.96, 598,190.59 and 239,885.59 is: 331,037.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,477.96 : 598,190.59 = 239,885.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,477.96/598,190.59 = 239,885.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,477.96x = 598,190.59 × 239,885.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,477.96x = 143,497,302,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,497,302,614.60/433,477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,037.14

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