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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,535.11, 580,333.35 and 239,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,535.11, 580,333.35 and 239,246.63 is: 330,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,535.11 : 580,333.35 = 239,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,535.11/580,333.35 = 239,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,535.11x = 580,333.35 × 239,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,535.11x = 138,842,795,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,842,795,362.44/420,535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,157.44

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