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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,843.34, 594,552.23 and 239,856.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,843.34, 594,552.23 and 239,856.73 is: 330,995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,843.34 : 594,552.23 = 239,856.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,843.34/594,552.23 = 239,856.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,843.34x = 594,552.23 × 239,856.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,843.34x = 142,607,349,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,607,349,529.96/430,843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,995.83

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