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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,350.32, 593,874.92 and 239,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,350.32, 593,874.92 and 239,359.60 is: 330,311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,350.32 : 593,874.92 = 239,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,350.32/593,874.92 = 239,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,350.32x = 593,874.92 × 239,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,350.32x = 142,149,663,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,149,663,301.23/430,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,311.51

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