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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,215.60, 593,698.02 and 239,224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,215.60, 593,698.02 and 239,224.89 is: 330,130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,215.60 : 593,698.02 = 239,224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,215.60/593,698.02 = 239,224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,215.60x = 593,698.02 × 239,224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,215.60x = 142,027,343,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,027,343,527.72/430,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,130.62

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