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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,971.54, 594,741.60 and 239,991.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,971.54, 594,741.60 and 239,991.77 is: 331,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,971.54 : 594,741.60 = 239,991.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,971.54/594,741.60 = 239,991.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,971.54x = 594,741.60 × 239,991.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,971.54x = 142,733,086,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,733,086,302.92/430,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,189.12

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