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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,407.72, 517,647.54 and 239,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,407.72, 517,647.54 and 239,225.97 is: 329,867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,407.72 : 517,647.54 = 239,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,407.72/517,647.54 = 239,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,407.72x = 517,647.54 × 239,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,407.72x = 123,834,734,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,834,734,874.61/375,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,867.31

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