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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,565.44, 580,356.48 and 239,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,565.44, 580,356.48 and 239,253.12 is: 330,155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,565.44 : 580,356.48 = 239,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,565.44/580,356.48 = 239,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,565.44x = 580,356.48 × 239,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,565.44x = 138,852,098,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,852,098,552.22/420,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,155.75

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