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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,291.76, 580,036.98 and 239,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,291.76, 580,036.98 and 239,060.38 is: 329,922.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,291.76 : 580,036.98 = 239,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,291.76/580,036.98 = 239,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,291.76x = 580,036.98 × 239,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,291.76x = 138,663,860,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,663,860,852.85/420,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,922.86

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