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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,749.14, 594,433.83 and 239,758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,749.14, 594,433.83 and 239,758.44 is: 330,866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,749.14 : 594,433.83 = 239,758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,749.14/594,433.83 = 239,758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,749.14x = 594,433.83 × 239,758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,749.14x = 142,520,527,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,520,527,764.03/430,749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,866.66

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