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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,316.94, 593,858.40 and 239,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,316.94, 593,858.40 and 239,326.24 is: 330,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,316.94 : 593,858.40 = 239,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,316.94/593,858.40 = 239,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,316.94x = 593,858.40 × 239,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,316.94x = 142,125,897,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,125,897,964.42/430,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,281.90

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