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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,665.51, 488,866.51 and 239,902.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,665.51, 488,866.51 and 239,902.23 is: 330,678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,665.51 : 488,866.51 = 239,902.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,665.51/488,866.51 = 239,902.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,665.51x = 488,866.51 × 239,902.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,665.51x = 117,280,165,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,280,165,921.32/354,665.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,678.24

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