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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,247.77, 579,939.23 and 238,959.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,247.77, 579,939.23 and 238,959.74 is: 329,762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,247.77 : 579,939.23 = 238,959.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,247.77/579,939.23 = 238,959.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,247.77x = 579,939.23 × 238,959.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,247.77x = 138,582,126,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,582,126,421.80/420,247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,762.91

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