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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,254.96, 593,694.24 and 239,231.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,254.96, 593,694.24 and 239,231.58 is: 330,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,254.96 : 593,694.24 = 239,231.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,254.96/593,694.24 = 239,231.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,254.96x = 593,694.24 × 239,231.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,254.96x = 142,030,411,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,030,411,072.10/430,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,107.55

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