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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,013.44, 508,605.60 and 239,368.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,013.44, 508,605.60 and 239,368.26 is: 359,112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,013.44 : 508,605.60 = 239,368.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,013.44/508,605.60 = 239,368.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,013.44x = 508,605.60 × 239,368.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,013.44x = 121,744,037,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,744,037,498.26/339,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,112.72

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