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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,028.54, 593,459.52 and 239,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,028.54, 593,459.52 and 239,045.12 is: 329,893.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,028.54 : 593,459.52 = 239,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,028.54/593,459.52 = 239,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,028.54x = 593,459.52 × 239,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,028.54x = 141,863,602,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,863,602,173.54/430,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,893.46

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