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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,565.65, 580,373.11 and 239,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,565.65, 580,373.11 and 239,273.68 is: 330,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,565.65 : 580,373.11 = 239,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,565.65/580,373.11 = 239,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,565.65x = 580,373.11 × 239,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,565.65x = 138,868,009,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,868,009,802.75/420,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,193.42

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