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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,217.82, 593,737.34 and 239,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,217.82, 593,737.34 and 239,268.42 is: 330,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,217.82 : 593,737.34 = 239,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,217.82/593,737.34 = 239,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,217.82x = 593,737.34 × 239,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,217.82x = 142,062,594,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,062,594,040.46/430,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,210.85

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