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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,533.21, 580,330.73 and 239,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,533.21, 580,330.73 and 239,244.72 is: 330,154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,533.21 : 580,330.73 = 239,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,533.21/580,330.73 = 239,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,533.21x = 580,330.73 × 239,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,533.21x = 138,841,061,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,841,061,810.02/420,533.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,154.81

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