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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,756.94, 594,434.31 and 239,766.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,756.94, 594,434.31 and 239,766.23 is: 330,871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,756.94 : 594,434.31 = 239,766.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,756.94/594,434.31 = 239,766.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,756.94x = 594,434.31 × 239,766.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,756.94x = 142,525,273,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,525,273,491.35/430,756.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,871.68

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