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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,512.77, 584,371.38 and 239,750.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,512.77, 584,371.38 and 239,750.10 is: 330,811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,512.77 : 584,371.38 = 239,750.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,512.77/584,371.38 = 239,750.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,512.77x = 584,371.38 × 239,750.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,512.77x = 140,103,096,792.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,103,096,792.14/423,512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,811.98

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