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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,310.69, 593,849.79 and 239,319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,310.69, 593,849.79 and 239,319.98 is: 330,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,310.69 : 593,849.79 = 239,319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,310.69/593,849.79 = 239,319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,310.69x = 593,849.79 × 239,319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,310.69x = 142,120,118,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,120,118,669.20/430,310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,273.27

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