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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,292.16, 593,757.60 and 239,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,292.16, 593,757.60 and 239,274.72 is: 330,173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,292.16 : 593,757.60 = 239,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,292.16/593,757.60 = 239,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,292.16x = 593,757.60 × 239,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,292.16x = 142,071,183,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,071,183,487.87/430,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,173.77

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