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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,934.06, 580,889.53 and 239,645.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,934.06, 580,889.53 and 239,645.99 is: 330,711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,934.06 : 580,889.53 = 239,645.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,934.06/580,889.53 = 239,645.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,934.06x = 580,889.53 × 239,645.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,934.06x = 139,207,846,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,207,846,497.49/420,934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,711.77

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