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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,188.87, 593,656.95 and 239,200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,188.87, 593,656.95 and 239,200.59 is: 330,094.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,188.87 : 593,656.95 = 239,200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,188.87/593,656.95 = 239,200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,188.87x = 593,656.95 × 239,200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,188.87x = 142,003,092,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,003,092,697.60/430,188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,094.76

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