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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,553.76, 580,343.91 and 239,248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,553.76, 580,343.91 and 239,248.58 is: 330,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,553.76 : 580,343.91 = 239,248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,553.76/580,343.91 = 239,248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,553.76x = 580,343.91 × 239,248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,553.76x = 138,846,456,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,846,456,379.15/420,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,151.50

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