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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,701.35, 584,565.55 and 239,914.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,701.35, 584,565.55 and 239,914.89 is: 331,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,701.35 : 584,565.55 = 239,914.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,701.35/584,565.55 = 239,914.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,701.35x = 584,565.55 × 239,914.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,701.35x = 140,245,975,503.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,245,975,503.64/423,701.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,001.96

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