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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,673.40, 511,010.10 and 239,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,673.40, 511,010.10 and 239,196.60 is: 358,794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,673.40 : 511,010.10 = 239,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,673.40/511,010.10 = 239,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,673.40x = 511,010.10 × 239,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,673.40x = 122,231,878,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,231,878,485.66/340,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,794.90

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