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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,868.01, 594,587.75 and 239,877.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,868.01, 594,587.75 and 239,877.57 is: 331,025.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,868.01 : 594,587.75 = 239,877.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,868.01/594,587.75 = 239,877.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,868.01x = 594,587.75 × 239,877.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,868.01x = 142,628,263,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,628,263,422.38/430,868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,025.42

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