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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,356.11, 541,379.12 and 239,358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,356.11, 541,379.12 and 239,358.99 is: 330,271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,356.11 : 541,379.12 = 239,358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,356.11/541,379.12 = 239,358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,356.11x = 541,379.12 × 239,358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,356.11x = 129,583,958,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,583,958,173.49/392,356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,271.29

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