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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,216.31, 593,735.27 and 239,266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,216.31, 593,735.27 and 239,266.91 is: 330,208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,216.31 : 593,735.27 = 239,266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,216.31/593,735.27 = 239,266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,216.31x = 593,735.27 × 239,266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,216.31x = 142,061,203,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,061,203,698.92/430,216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,208.78

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