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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,853.68, 594,597.48 and 239,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,853.68, 594,597.48 and 239,879.04 is: 331,043.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,853.68 : 594,597.48 = 239,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,853.68/594,597.48 = 239,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,853.68x = 594,597.48 × 239,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,853.68x = 142,631,472,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,631,472,688.82/430,853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,043.88

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