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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,738.39, 594,418.93 and 239,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,738.39, 594,418.93 and 239,747.68 is: 330,851.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,738.39 : 594,418.93 = 239,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,738.39/594,418.93 = 239,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,738.39x = 594,418.93 × 239,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,738.39x = 142,510,559,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,510,559,415.58/430,738.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,851.77

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