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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,425.97, 580,201.34 and 239,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,425.97, 580,201.34 and 239,133.24 is: 330,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,425.97 : 580,201.34 = 239,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,425.97/580,201.34 = 239,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,425.97x = 580,201.34 × 239,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,425.97x = 138,745,425,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,745,425,090.88/420,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,011.55

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