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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,286.29, 580,011.36 and 239,014.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,286.29, 580,011.36 and 239,014.77 is: 329,849.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,286.29 : 580,011.36 = 239,014.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,286.29/580,011.36 = 239,014.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,286.29x = 580,011.36 × 239,014.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,286.29x = 138,631,281,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,631,281,807.79/420,286.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,849.64

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