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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,755.44, 584,640.12 and 239,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,755.44, 584,640.12 and 239,968.96 is: 331,076.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,755.44 : 584,640.12 = 239,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,755.44/584,640.12 = 239,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,755.44x = 584,640.12 × 239,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,755.44x = 140,295,481,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,295,481,570.68/423,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,076.53

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