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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,613.87, 580,480.26 and 239,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,613.87, 580,480.26 and 239,333.44 is: 330,298.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,613.87 : 580,480.26 = 239,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,613.87/580,480.26 = 239,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,613.87x = 580,480.26 × 239,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,613.87x = 138,928,337,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,928,337,477.89/420,613.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,298.99

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