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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,348.32, 593,872.16 and 239,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,348.32, 593,872.16 and 239,357.60 is: 330,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,348.32 : 593,872.16 = 239,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,348.32/593,872.16 = 239,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,348.32x = 593,872.16 × 239,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,348.32x = 142,147,814,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,147,814,924.42/430,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,308.75

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