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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,673.40, 541,874.87 and 239,967.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,673.40, 541,874.87 and 239,967.13 is: 331,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,673.40 : 541,874.87 = 239,967.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,673.40/541,874.87 = 239,967.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,673.40x = 541,874.87 × 239,967.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,673.40x = 130,032,157,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,032,157,373.02/392,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,145.83

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