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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,533.24, 580,315.59 and 239,228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,533.24, 580,315.59 and 239,228.11 is: 330,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,533.24 : 580,315.59 = 239,228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,533.24/580,315.59 = 239,228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,533.24x = 580,315.59 × 239,228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,533.24x = 138,827,801,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,827,801,799.24/420,533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,123.25

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