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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,241.16, 593,687.34 and 239,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,241.16, 593,687.34 and 239,223.72 is: 330,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,241.16 : 593,687.34 = 239,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,241.16/593,687.34 = 239,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,241.16x = 593,687.34 × 239,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,241.16x = 142,024,093,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,024,093,991.71/430,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,103.46

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