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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,698.53, 541,909.44 and 239,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,698.53, 541,909.44 and 239,992.20 is: 331,180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,698.53 : 541,909.44 = 239,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,698.53/541,909.44 = 239,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,698.53x = 541,909.44 × 239,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,698.53x = 130,054,038,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,054,038,706.37/392,698.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,180.36

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