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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,252.95, 593,691.48 and 239,229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,252.95, 593,691.48 and 239,229.57 is: 330,104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,252.95 : 593,691.48 = 239,229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,252.95/593,691.48 = 239,229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,252.95x = 593,691.48 × 239,229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,252.95x = 142,028,557,473.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,028,557,473.06/430,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,104.78

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