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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,870.76, 594,625.20 and 239,879.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,870.76, 594,625.20 and 239,879.96 is: 331,047.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,870.76 : 594,625.20 = 239,879.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,870.76/594,625.20 = 239,879.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,870.76x = 594,625.20 × 239,879.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,870.76x = 142,638,669,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,638,669,190.99/430,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,047.46

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