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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,207.48, 581,266.20 and 239,936.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,207.48, 581,266.20 and 239,936.20 is: 331,111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,207.48 : 581,266.20 = 239,936.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,207.48/581,266.20 = 239,936.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,207.48x = 581,266.20 × 239,936.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,207.48x = 139,466,803,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,466,803,216.44/421,207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,111.89

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