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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,975.80, 594,767.88 and 239,985.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,975.80, 594,767.88 and 239,985.18 is: 331,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,975.80 : 594,767.88 = 239,985.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,975.80/594,767.88 = 239,985.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,975.80x = 594,767.88 × 239,985.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,975.80x = 142,735,476,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,735,476,740.02/430,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,191.40

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