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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,294.16, 593,760.36 and 239,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,294.16, 593,760.36 and 239,276.72 is: 330,176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,294.16 : 593,760.36 = 239,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,294.16/593,760.36 = 239,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,294.16x = 593,760.36 × 239,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,294.16x = 142,073,031,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,073,031,406.82/430,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,176.53

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