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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,899.29, 594,640.95 and 239,957.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,899.29, 594,640.95 and 239,957.72 is: 331,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,899.29 : 594,640.95 = 239,957.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,899.29/594,640.95 = 239,957.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,899.29x = 594,640.95 × 239,957.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,899.29x = 142,688,686,580.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,688,686,580.63/430,899.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,141.61

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