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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,168.20, 593,628.50 and 239,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,168.20, 593,628.50 and 239,179.92 is: 330,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,168.20 : 593,628.50 = 239,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,168.20/593,628.50 = 239,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,168.20x = 593,628.50 × 239,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,168.20x = 141,984,017,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,984,017,139.72/430,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,066.28

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