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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,614.36, 594,243.54 and 239,624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,614.36, 594,243.54 and 239,624.46 is: 330,679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,614.36 : 594,243.54 = 239,624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,614.36/594,243.54 = 239,624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,614.36x = 594,243.54 × 239,624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,614.36x = 142,395,287,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,395,287,380.99/430,614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,679.37

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