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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,288.16, 593,752.20 and 239,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,288.16, 593,752.20 and 239,270.72 is: 330,168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,288.16 : 593,752.20 = 239,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,288.16/593,752.20 = 239,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,288.16x = 593,752.20 × 239,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,288.16x = 142,067,516,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,067,516,395.58/430,288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,168.31

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