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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,827.40, 594,533.46 and 239,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,827.40, 594,533.46 and 239,844.52 is: 330,980.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,827.40 : 594,533.46 = 239,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,827.40/594,533.46 = 239,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,827.40x = 594,533.46 × 239,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,827.40x = 142,595,592,337.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,595,592,337.64/430,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,980.79

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