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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,960.68, 580,952.51 and 239,688.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,960.68, 580,952.51 and 239,688.45 is: 330,785.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,960.68 : 580,952.51 = 239,688.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,960.68/580,952.51 = 239,688.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,960.68x = 580,952.51 × 239,688.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,960.68x = 139,247,605,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,247,605,447.07/420,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,785.31

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