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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,249.38, 593,674.29 and 239,257.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,249.38, 593,674.29 and 239,257.86 is: 330,137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,249.38 : 593,674.29 = 239,257.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,249.38/593,674.29 = 239,257.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,249.38x = 593,674.29 × 239,257.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,249.38x = 142,041,240,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,041,240,162.42/430,249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,137.00

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