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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,285.29, 580,009.98 and 239,013.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,285.29, 580,009.98 and 239,013.77 is: 329,848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,285.29 : 580,009.98 = 239,013.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,285.29/580,009.98 = 239,013.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,285.29x = 580,009.98 × 239,013.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,285.29x = 138,630,371,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,630,371,957.43/420,285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,848.26

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