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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,412.48, 517,654.08 and 239,230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,412.48, 517,654.08 and 239,230.71 is: 329,873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,412.48 : 517,654.08 = 239,230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,412.48/517,654.08 = 239,230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,412.48x = 517,654.08 × 239,230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,412.48x = 123,838,753,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,838,753,092.80/375,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,873.83

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