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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,660.19, 541,855.98 and 239,953.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,660.19, 541,855.98 and 239,953.83 is: 331,127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,660.19 : 541,855.98 = 239,953.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,660.19/541,855.98 = 239,953.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,660.19x = 541,855.98 × 239,953.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,660.19x = 130,020,417,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,020,417,709.40/392,660.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,127.07

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