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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,317.94, 593,859.78 and 239,327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,317.94, 593,859.78 and 239,327.24 is: 330,283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,317.94 : 593,859.78 = 239,327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,317.94/593,859.78 = 239,327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,317.94x = 593,859.78 × 239,327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,317.94x = 142,126,822,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,126,822,094.41/430,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,283.28

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