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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,074.42, 593,522.96 and 239,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,074.42, 593,522.96 and 239,091 is: 329,956.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,074.42 : 593,522.96 = 239,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,074.42/593,522.96 = 239,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,074.42x = 593,522.96 × 239,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,074.42x = 141,905,998,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,905,998,029.36/430,074.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,956.84

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