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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,208.70, 593,663.62 and 239,217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,208.70, 593,663.62 and 239,217.99 is: 330,107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,208.70 : 593,663.62 = 239,217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,208.70/593,663.62 = 239,217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,208.70x = 593,663.62 × 239,217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,208.70x = 142,015,015,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,015,015,830.32/430,208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,107.26

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