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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,255.88, 593,683.24 and 239,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,255.88, 593,683.24 and 239,264.36 is: 330,145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,255.88 : 593,683.24 = 239,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,255.88/593,683.24 = 239,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,255.88x = 593,683.24 × 239,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,255.88x = 142,047,240,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,047,240,461.33/430,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,145.96

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