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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,978.80, 452,421.45 and 239,211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,978.80, 452,421.45 and 239,211.90 is: 358,384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,978.80 : 452,421.45 = 239,211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,978.80/452,421.45 = 239,211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,978.80x = 452,421.45 × 239,211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,978.80x = 108,224,594,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,224,594,655.26/301,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,384.74

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