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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,702.35, 584,566.92 and 239,915.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,702.35, 584,566.92 and 239,915.89 is: 331,003.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,702.35 : 584,566.92 = 239,915.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,702.35/584,566.92 = 239,915.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,702.35x = 584,566.92 × 239,915.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,702.35x = 140,246,892,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,246,892,876.36/423,702.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,003.34

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