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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,945.92, 594,714.96 and 239,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,945.92, 594,714.96 and 239,977.08 is: 331,173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,945.92 : 594,714.96 = 239,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,945.92/594,714.96 = 239,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,945.92x = 594,714.96 × 239,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,945.92x = 142,717,959,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,717,959,533.12/430,945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,173.71

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