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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,954.16, 594,734.28 and 239,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,954.16, 594,734.28 and 239,955.44 is: 331,148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,954.16 : 594,734.28 = 239,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,954.16/594,734.28 = 239,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,954.16x = 594,734.28 × 239,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,954.16x = 142,709,725,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,709,725,840.48/430,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,148.27

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