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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,439.29, 581,589.32 and 237,680.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,439.29, 581,589.32 and 237,680.26 is: 328,000.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,439.29 : 581,589.32 = 237,680.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,439.29/581,589.32 = 237,680.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,439.29x = 581,589.32 × 237,680.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,439.29x = 138,232,298,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,232,298,148.45/421,439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,000.50

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