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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,843.26, 594,587.25 and 239,852.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,843.26, 594,587.25 and 239,852.46 is: 331,009.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,843.26 : 594,587.25 = 239,852.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,843.26/594,587.25 = 239,852.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,843.26x = 594,587.25 × 239,852.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,843.26x = 142,613,214,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,613,214,597.14/430,843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,009.51

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