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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,280.16, 593,741.16 and 239,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,280.16, 593,741.16 and 239,262.72 is: 330,157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,280.16 : 593,741.16 = 239,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,280.16/593,741.16 = 239,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,280.16x = 593,741.16 × 239,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,280.16x = 142,060,124,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,060,124,917.56/430,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,157.27

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