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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,797.38, 521,016.72 and 239,707.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,797.38, 521,016.72 and 239,707.41 is: 359,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,797.38 : 521,016.72 = 239,707.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,797.38/521,016.72 = 239,707.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,797.38x = 521,016.72 × 239,707.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,797.38x = 124,891,568,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,891,568,517.90/347,797.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,092.90

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