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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,186.37, 593,653.50 and 239,198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,186.37, 593,653.50 and 239,198.09 is: 330,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,186.37 : 593,653.50 = 239,198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,186.37/593,653.50 = 239,198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,186.37x = 593,653.50 × 239,198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,186.37x = 142,000,780,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,000,780,353.55/430,186.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,091.31

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