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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,735.38, 584,612.28 and 239,948.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,735.38, 584,612.28 and 239,948.81 is: 331,048.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,735.38 : 584,612.28 = 239,948.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,735.38/584,612.28 = 239,948.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,735.38x = 584,612.28 × 239,948.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,735.38x = 140,277,022,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,277,022,358.92/423,735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,048.64

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