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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,349.67, 580,095.36 and 239,087.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,349.67, 580,095.36 and 239,087.71 is: 329,948.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,349.67 : 580,095.36 = 239,087.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,349.67/580,095.36 = 239,087.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,349.67x = 580,095.36 × 239,087.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,349.67x = 138,693,671,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,693,671,929.15/420,349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,948.33

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