Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,808.40, 580,719.31 and 239,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 420,808.40, 580,719.31 and 239,532 is: 330,556.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
420,808.40 : 580,719.31 = 239,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
420,808.40/580,719.31 = 239,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
420,808.40x = 580,719.31 × 239,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
420,808.40x = 139,100,857,762.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,100,857,762.92/420,808.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,556.28
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