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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,217.51, 581,279.27 and 239,929.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,217.51, 581,279.27 and 239,929.38 is: 331,102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,217.51 : 581,279.27 = 239,929.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,217.51/581,279.27 = 239,929.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,217.51x = 581,279.27 × 239,929.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,217.51x = 139,465,973,658.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,465,973,658.31/421,217.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,102.04

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