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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,741.84, 594,443.28 and 239,767.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,741.84, 594,443.28 and 239,767.42 is: 330,889.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,741.84 : 594,443.28 = 239,767.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,741.84/594,443.28 = 239,767.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,741.84x = 594,443.28 × 239,767.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,741.84x = 142,528,131,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,528,131,581.94/430,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,889.92

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