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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,837.68, 594,575.40 and 239,863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,837.68, 594,575.40 and 239,863.04 is: 331,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,837.68 : 594,575.40 = 239,863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,837.68/594,575.40 = 239,863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,837.68x = 594,575.40 × 239,863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,837.68x = 142,616,662,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,616,662,953.22/430,837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,021.80

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