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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,413.98, 517,656.15 and 239,232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,413.98, 517,656.15 and 239,232.21 is: 329,875.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,413.98 : 517,656.15 = 239,232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,413.98/517,656.15 = 239,232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,413.98x = 517,656.15 × 239,232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,413.98x = 123,840,024,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,840,024,784.59/375,413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,875.90

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