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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,233.24, 593,722.32 and 239,242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,233.24, 593,722.32 and 239,242.52 is: 330,154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,233.24 : 593,722.32 = 239,242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,233.24/593,722.32 = 239,242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,233.24x = 593,722.32 × 239,242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,233.24x = 142,043,624,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,043,624,017.05/430,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,154.93

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