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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,672.40, 541,873.49 and 239,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,672.40, 541,873.49 and 239,966.13 is: 331,144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,672.40 : 541,873.49 = 239,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,672.40/541,873.49 = 239,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,672.40x = 541,873.49 × 239,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,672.40x = 130,031,284,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,031,284,344.89/392,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,144.45

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