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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,313.94, 593,854.26 and 239,323.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,313.94, 593,854.26 and 239,323.23 is: 330,277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,313.94 : 593,854.26 = 239,323.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,313.94/593,854.26 = 239,323.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,313.94x = 593,854.26 × 239,323.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,313.94x = 142,123,119,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,123,119,652.46/430,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,277.75

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