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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,468.32, 594,038.16 and 239,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,468.32, 594,038.16 and 239,481.12 is: 330,479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,468.32 : 594,038.16 = 239,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,468.32/594,038.16 = 239,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,468.32x = 594,038.16 × 239,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,468.32x = 142,260,923,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,260,923,879.54/430,468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,479.43

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