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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,218.12, 593,701.50 and 239,227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,218.12, 593,701.50 and 239,227.38 is: 330,134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,218.12 : 593,701.50 = 239,227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,218.12/593,701.50 = 239,227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,218.12x = 593,701.50 × 239,227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,218.12x = 142,029,654,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,029,654,347.07/430,218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,134.06

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