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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,289.26, 580,033.53 and 239,057.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,289.26, 580,033.53 and 239,057.88 is: 329,919.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,289.26 : 580,033.53 = 239,057.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,289.26/580,033.53 = 239,057.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,289.26x = 580,033.53 × 239,057.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,289.26x = 138,661,586,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,661,586,010.72/420,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,919.41

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