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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,366.46, 581,343.28 and 239,949.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,366.46, 581,343.28 and 239,949.74 is: 331,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,366.46 : 581,343.28 = 239,949.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,366.46/581,343.28 = 239,949.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,366.46x = 581,343.28 × 239,949.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,366.46x = 139,493,169,740.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,493,169,740.23/421,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,049.54

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