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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,704.94, 594,366.87 and 239,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,704.94, 594,366.87 and 239,718.40 is: 330,808.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,704.94 : 594,366.87 = 239,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,704.94/594,366.87 = 239,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,704.94x = 594,366.87 × 239,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,704.94x = 142,480,675,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,480,675,089.41/430,704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,808.08

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