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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,217.10, 593,675.18 and 239,226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,217.10, 593,675.18 and 239,226.38 is: 330,118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,217.10 : 593,675.18 = 239,226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,217.10/593,675.18 = 239,226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,217.10x = 593,675.18 × 239,226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,217.10x = 142,022,764,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,022,764,207.25/430,217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,118.83

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