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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,235.52, 593,730.72 and 239,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,235.52, 593,730.72 and 239,265.60 is: 330,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,235.52 : 593,730.72 = 239,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,235.52/593,730.72 = 239,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,235.52x = 593,730.72 × 239,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,235.52x = 142,059,336,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,059,336,959.23/430,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,189.70

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