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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,013.27, 601,705.32 and 239,787.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,013.27, 601,705.32 and 239,787.51 is: 330,910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,013.27 : 601,705.32 = 239,787.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,013.27/601,705.32 = 239,787.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,013.27x = 601,705.32 × 239,787.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,013.27x = 144,281,420,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,281,420,436.55/436,013.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,910.62

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