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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,315.94, 593,857.02 and 239,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,315.94, 593,857.02 and 239,325.24 is: 330,280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,315.94 : 593,857.02 = 239,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,315.94/593,857.02 = 239,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,315.94x = 593,857.02 × 239,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,315.94x = 142,124,973,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,124,973,837.19/430,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,280.52

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