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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,013.03, 601,704.97 and 239,787.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,013.03, 601,704.97 and 239,787.26 is: 330,910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,013.03 : 601,704.97 = 239,787.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,013.03/601,704.97 = 239,787.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,013.03x = 601,704.97 × 239,787.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,013.03x = 144,281,186,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,281,186,084.68/436,013.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,910.26

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