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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,016.96, 601,672.13 and 239,797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,016.96, 601,672.13 and 239,797.25 is: 330,903.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,016.96 : 601,672.13 = 239,797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,016.96/601,672.13 = 239,797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,016.96x = 601,672.13 × 239,797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,016.96x = 144,279,317,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,279,317,968.30/436,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,903.00

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