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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,979.52, 594,793.08 and 239,992.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,979.52, 594,793.08 and 239,992.92 is: 331,213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,979.52 : 594,793.08 = 239,992.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,979.52/594,793.08 = 239,992.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,979.52x = 594,793.08 × 239,992.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,979.52x = 142,746,128,064.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,746,128,064.99/430,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,213.25

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