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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,244.16, 593,691.48 and 239,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,244.16, 593,691.48 and 239,226.72 is: 330,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,244.16 : 593,691.48 = 239,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,244.16/593,691.48 = 239,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,244.16x = 593,691.48 × 239,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,244.16x = 142,026,865,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,026,865,452.35/430,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,107.60

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