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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,700.94, 594,361.35 and 239,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,700.94, 594,361.35 and 239,714.40 is: 330,802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,700.94 : 594,361.35 = 239,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,700.94/594,361.35 = 239,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,700.94x = 594,361.35 × 239,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,700.94x = 142,476,974,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,476,974,398.44/430,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,802.56

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