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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,835.68, 594,574.05 and 239,849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,835.68, 594,574.05 and 239,849.02 is: 331,003.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,835.68 : 594,574.05 = 239,849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,835.68/594,574.05 = 239,849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,835.68x = 594,574.05 × 239,849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,835.68x = 142,608,003,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,608,003,209.93/430,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,003.23

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