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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,591.14, 594,207.90 and 239,602.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,591.14, 594,207.90 and 239,602.86 is: 330,647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,591.14 : 594,207.90 = 239,602.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,591.14/594,207.90 = 239,602.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,591.14x = 594,207.90 × 239,602.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,591.14x = 142,373,912,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,373,912,274.59/430,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,647.57

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