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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,162.63, 593,620.82 and 239,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,162.63, 593,620.82 and 239,174.35 is: 330,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,162.63 : 593,620.82 = 239,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,162.63/593,620.82 = 239,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,162.63x = 593,620.82 × 239,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,162.63x = 141,978,872,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,978,872,883.85/430,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,058.60

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