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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,309.44, 593,848.06 and 239,318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,309.44, 593,848.06 and 239,318.73 is: 330,271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,309.44 : 593,848.06 = 239,318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,309.44/593,848.06 = 239,318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,309.44x = 593,848.06 × 239,318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,309.44x = 142,118,962,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,118,962,933.87/430,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,271.54

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