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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,847.60, 517,271.40 and 239,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,847.60, 517,271.40 and 239,871.60 is: 359,807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,847.60 : 517,271.40 = 239,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,847.60/517,271.40 = 239,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,847.60x = 517,271.40 × 239,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,847.60x = 124,078,718,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,078,718,352.24/344,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,807.40

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