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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,540.32, 594,092.16 and 239,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,540.32, 594,092.16 and 239,540.16 is: 330,535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,540.32 : 594,092.16 = 239,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,540.32/594,092.16 = 239,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,540.32x = 594,092.16 × 239,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,540.32x = 142,308,931,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,308,931,061.15/430,540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,535.67

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