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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,346, 509,627.16 and 239,962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,346, 509,627.16 and 239,962.88 is: 359,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,346 : 509,627.16 = 239,962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,346/509,627.16 = 239,962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,346x = 509,627.16 × 239,962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,346x = 122,291,601,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,291,601,039.82/340,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,315.52

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