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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,239.72, 487,228.32 and 239,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,239.72, 487,228.32 and 239,695.20 is: 359,077.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,239.72 : 487,228.32 = 239,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,239.72/487,228.32 = 239,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,239.72x = 487,228.32 × 239,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,239.72x = 116,786,289,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,786,289,608.06/325,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,077.57

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