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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,284.42, 593,784.07 and 239,293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,284.42, 593,784.07 and 239,293.71 is: 330,220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,284.42 : 593,784.07 = 239,293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,284.42/593,784.07 = 239,293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,284.42x = 593,784.07 × 239,293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,284.42x = 142,088,792,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,088,792,450.97/430,284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,220.63

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