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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,009.90, 580,965.78 and 239,740.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,009.90, 580,965.78 and 239,740.36 is: 330,825.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,009.90 : 580,965.78 = 239,740.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,009.90/580,965.78 = 239,740.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,009.90x = 580,965.78 × 239,740.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,009.90x = 139,280,945,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,280,945,244.88/421,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,825.82

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