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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,086.68, 593,539.87 and 239,103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,086.68, 593,539.87 and 239,103.26 is: 329,973.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,086.68 : 593,539.87 = 239,103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,086.68/593,539.87 = 239,103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,086.68x = 593,539.87 × 239,103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,086.68x = 141,917,317,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,917,317,856.98/430,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,973.76

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