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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,339.27, 580,080.96 and 239,077.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,339.27, 580,080.96 and 239,077.27 is: 329,933.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,339.27 : 580,080.96 = 239,077.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,339.27/580,080.96 = 239,077.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,339.27x = 580,080.96 × 239,077.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,339.27x = 138,684,173,020.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,684,173,020.88/420,339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,933.89

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