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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,959.60, 582,517.80 and 239,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,959.60, 582,517.80 and 239,660.40 is: 358,922.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,959.60 : 582,517.80 = 239,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,959.60/582,517.80 = 239,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,959.60x = 582,517.80 × 239,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,959.60x = 139,606,448,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,606,448,955.12/388,959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,922.75

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