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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,045.46, 593,463.42 and 239,057.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,045.46, 593,463.42 and 239,057.18 is: 329,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,045.46 : 593,463.42 = 239,057.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,045.46/593,463.42 = 239,057.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,045.46x = 593,463.42 × 239,057.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,045.46x = 141,871,691,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,871,691,618.36/430,045.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,899.29

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