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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,218.74, 581,281.02 and 239,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,218.74, 581,281.02 and 239,930.60 is: 331,103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,218.74 : 581,281.02 = 239,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,218.74/581,281.02 = 239,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,218.74x = 581,281.02 × 239,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,218.74x = 139,467,103,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,467,103,897.21/421,218.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,103.75

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