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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,308.30, 593,846.51 and 239,317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,308.30, 593,846.51 and 239,317.59 is: 330,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,308.30 : 593,846.51 = 239,317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,308.30/593,846.51 = 239,317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,308.30x = 593,846.51 × 239,317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,308.30x = 142,117,916,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,117,916,633.45/430,308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,269.98

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