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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,526.40, 580,248.81 and 239,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,526.40, 580,248.81 and 239,227.74 is: 330,090.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,526.40 : 580,248.81 = 239,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,526.40/580,248.81 = 239,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,526.40x = 580,248.81 × 239,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,526.40x = 138,811,611,453.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,811,611,453.99/420,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,090.12

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