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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,741.89, 594,423.77 and 239,751.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,741.89, 594,423.77 and 239,751.18 is: 330,856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,741.89 : 594,423.77 = 239,751.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,741.89/594,423.77 = 239,751.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,741.89x = 594,423.77 × 239,751.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,741.89x = 142,513,799,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,513,799,078.79/430,741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,856.60

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