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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,563.65, 580,370.35 and 239,271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,563.65, 580,370.35 and 239,271.68 is: 330,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,563.65 : 580,370.35 = 239,271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,563.65/580,370.35 = 239,271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,563.65x = 580,370.35 × 239,271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,563.65x = 138,866,185,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,866,185,892.12/420,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,190.65

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