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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,114.59, 593,524.52 and 239,116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,114.59, 593,524.52 and 239,116.35 is: 329,961.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,114.59 : 593,524.52 = 239,116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,114.59/593,524.52 = 239,116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,114.59x = 593,524.52 × 239,116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,114.59x = 141,921,415,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,921,415,662.32/430,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,961.87

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