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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,534.24, 580,316.97 and 239,229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,534.24, 580,316.97 and 239,229.11 is: 330,124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,534.24 : 580,316.97 = 239,229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,534.24/580,316.97 = 239,229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,534.24x = 580,316.97 × 239,229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,534.24x = 138,828,712,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,828,712,251.00/420,534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,124.63

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