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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,850.76, 539,512.98 and 237,819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,850.76, 539,512.98 and 237,819.08 is: 328,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,850.76 : 539,512.98 = 237,819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,850.76/539,512.98 = 237,819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,850.76x = 539,512.98 × 237,819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,850.76x = 128,306,480,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,306,480,551.66/390,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,274.87

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