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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,295.16, 593,761.74 and 239,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,295.16, 593,761.74 and 239,277.72 is: 330,177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,295.16 : 593,761.74 = 239,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,295.16/593,761.74 = 239,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,295.16x = 593,761.74 × 239,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,295.16x = 142,073,955,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,073,955,370.43/430,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,177.91

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