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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,214.48, 581,275.86 and 239,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,214.48, 581,275.86 and 239,943.20 is: 331,121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,214.48 : 581,275.86 = 239,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,214.48/581,275.86 = 239,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,214.48x = 581,275.86 × 239,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,214.48x = 139,473,189,931.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,473,189,931.15/421,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,121.55

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