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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,842.84, 594,551.54 and 239,856.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,842.84, 594,551.54 and 239,856.23 is: 330,995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,842.84 : 594,551.54 = 239,856.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,842.84/594,551.54 = 239,856.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,842.84x = 594,551.54 × 239,856.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,842.84x = 142,606,886,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,606,886,753.06/430,842.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,995.14

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