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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,344.08, 593,829.32 and 239,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,344.08, 593,829.32 and 239,326.80 is: 330,245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,344.08 : 593,829.32 = 239,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,344.08/593,829.32 = 239,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,344.08x = 593,829.32 × 239,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,344.08x = 142,119,270,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,119,270,901.78/430,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,245.67

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