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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,072.42, 593,520.20 and 239,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,072.42, 593,520.20 and 239,089 is: 329,954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,072.42 : 593,520.20 = 239,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,072.42/593,520.20 = 239,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,072.42x = 593,520.20 × 239,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,072.42x = 141,904,151,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,904,151,097.80/430,072.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,954.08

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