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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,477.60, 579,716.40 and 239,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,477.60, 579,716.40 and 239,021.60 is: 358,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,477.60 : 579,716.40 = 239,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,477.60/579,716.40 = 239,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,477.60x = 579,716.40 × 239,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,477.60x = 138,564,741,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,564,741,474.24/386,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,532.40

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