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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,952.16, 594,731.52 and 239,953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,952.16, 594,731.52 and 239,953.44 is: 331,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,952.16 : 594,731.52 = 239,953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,952.16/594,731.52 = 239,953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,952.16x = 594,731.52 × 239,953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,952.16x = 142,707,874,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,707,874,100.43/430,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,145.51

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