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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,382.48, 593,919.08 and 239,391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,382.48, 593,919.08 and 239,391.76 is: 330,355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,382.48 : 593,919.08 = 239,391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,382.48/593,919.08 = 239,391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,382.48x = 593,919.08 × 239,391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,382.48x = 142,179,333,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,179,333,858.78/430,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,355.77

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