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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,265.37, 581,305.08 and 239,963.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,265.37, 581,305.08 and 239,963.07 is: 331,125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,265.37 : 581,305.08 = 239,963.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,265.37/581,305.08 = 239,963.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,265.37x = 581,305.08 × 239,963.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,265.37x = 139,491,751,603.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,491,751,603.40/421,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,125.61

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