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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,611.94, 580,495.41 and 239,367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,611.94, 580,495.41 and 239,367.96 is: 330,356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,611.94 : 580,495.41 = 239,367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,611.94/580,495.41 = 239,367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,611.94x = 580,495.41 × 239,367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,611.94x = 138,952,002,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,952,002,081.06/420,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,356.77

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