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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,471.32, 594,042.30 and 239,484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,471.32, 594,042.30 and 239,484.12 is: 330,483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,471.32 : 594,042.30 = 239,484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,471.32/594,042.30 = 239,484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,471.32x = 594,042.30 × 239,484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,471.32x = 142,263,697,458.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,263,697,458.28/430,471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,483.57

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