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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,212.48, 581,307.84 and 239,981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,212.48, 581,307.84 and 239,981.28 is: 331,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,212.48 : 581,307.84 = 239,981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,212.48/581,307.84 = 239,981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,212.48x = 581,307.84 × 239,981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,212.48x = 139,502,999,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,502,999,517.24/421,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,193.89

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