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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,802.18, 580,707.66 and 239,514.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,802.18, 580,707.66 and 239,514.11 is: 330,529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,802.18 : 580,707.66 = 239,514.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,802.18/580,707.66 = 239,514.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,802.18x = 580,707.66 × 239,514.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,802.18x = 139,087,678,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,087,678,355.08/420,802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,529.84

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