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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,238.78, 511,296.58 and 292,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,238.78, 511,296.58 and 292,418.96 is: 440,730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,238.78 : 511,296.58 = 292,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,238.78/511,296.58 = 292,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,238.78x = 511,296.58 × 292,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,238.78x = 149,512,814,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,512,814,175.16/339,238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,730.31

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