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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,502.58, 594,093.56 and 239,515.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,502.58, 594,093.56 and 239,515.92 is: 330,531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,502.58 : 594,093.56 = 239,515.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,502.58/594,093.56 = 239,515.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,502.58x = 594,093.56 × 239,515.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,502.58x = 142,294,864,391.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,294,864,391.90/430,502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,531.97

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