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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,221.08, 520,473.72 and 239,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,221.08, 520,473.72 and 239,349.84 is: 330,244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,221.08 : 520,473.72 = 239,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,221.08/520,473.72 = 239,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,221.08x = 520,473.72 × 239,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,221.08x = 124,575,301,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,575,301,606.21/377,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,244.80

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