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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,752.26, 580,674.72 and 239,425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,752.26, 580,674.72 and 239,425.30 is: 330,427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,752.26 : 580,674.72 = 239,425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,752.26/580,674.72 = 239,425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,752.26x = 580,674.72 × 239,425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,752.26x = 139,028,219,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,028,219,038.42/420,752.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,427.74

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