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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,735.14, 584,611.94 and 239,948.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,735.14, 584,611.94 and 239,948.57 is: 331,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,735.14 : 584,611.94 = 239,948.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,735.14/584,611.94 = 239,948.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,735.14x = 584,611.94 × 239,948.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,735.14x = 140,276,794,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,276,794,885.12/423,735.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,048.30

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