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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,535.08, 580,351.50 and 239,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,535.08, 580,351.50 and 239,273.28 is: 330,204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,535.08 : 580,351.50 = 239,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,535.08/580,351.50 = 239,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,535.08x = 580,351.50 × 239,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,535.08x = 138,862,606,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,862,606,957.92/420,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,204.57

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