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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,604.92, 580,414.55 and 239,299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,604.92, 580,414.55 and 239,299.92 is: 330,222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,604.92 : 580,414.55 = 239,299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,604.92/580,414.55 = 239,299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,604.92x = 580,414.55 × 239,299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,604.92x = 138,893,154,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,893,154,185.34/420,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,222.37

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