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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,190.56, 581,175.76 and 239,906.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,190.56, 581,175.76 and 239,906.02 is: 331,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,190.56 : 581,175.76 = 239,906.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,190.56/581,175.76 = 239,906.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,190.56x = 581,175.76 × 239,906.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,190.56x = 139,427,563,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,427,563,502.08/421,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,032.02

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