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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,849.11, 465,656.34 and 239,524.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,849.11, 465,656.34 and 239,524.29 is: 358,810.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,849.11 : 465,656.34 = 239,524.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,849.11/465,656.34 = 239,524.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,849.11x = 465,656.34 × 239,524.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,849.11x = 111,536,004,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,536,004,222.50/310,849.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,810.76

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