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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,815.28, 594,524.84 and 239,873.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,815.28, 594,524.84 and 239,873.78 is: 331,025.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,815.28 : 594,524.84 = 239,873.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,815.28/594,524.84 = 239,873.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,815.28x = 594,524.84 × 239,873.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,815.28x = 142,610,920,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,610,920,674.70/430,815.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,025.68

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