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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,549.40, 382,920.03 and 239,645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,549.40, 382,920.03 and 239,645.24 is: 329,438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,549.40 : 382,920.03 = 239,645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,549.40/382,920.03 = 239,645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,549.40x = 382,920.03 × 239,645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,549.40x = 91,764,962,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,764,962,490.16/278,549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,438.74

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