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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,736.14, 594,415.90 and 239,745.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,736.14, 594,415.90 and 239,745.43 is: 330,848.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,736.14 : 594,415.90 = 239,745.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,736.14/594,415.90 = 239,745.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,736.14x = 594,415.90 × 239,745.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,736.14x = 142,508,495,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,508,495,544.34/430,736.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,848.71

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