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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,140.24, 593,607.24 and 239,161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,140.24, 593,607.24 and 239,161.68 is: 330,050.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,140.24 : 593,607.24 = 239,161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,140.24/593,607.24 = 239,161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,140.24x = 593,607.24 × 239,161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,140.24x = 141,968,104,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,968,104,778.56/430,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,050.74

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