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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,146.56, 593,598.96 and 239,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,146.56, 593,598.96 and 239,158.28 is: 330,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,146.56 : 593,598.96 = 239,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,146.56/593,598.96 = 239,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,146.56x = 593,598.96 × 239,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,146.56x = 141,964,106,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,964,106,283.39/430,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,036.60

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