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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,565.20, 594,847.80 and 239,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,565.20, 594,847.80 and 239,101.20 is: 358,651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,565.20 : 594,847.80 = 239,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,565.20/594,847.80 = 239,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,565.20x = 594,847.80 × 239,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,565.20x = 142,228,822,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,228,822,797.36/396,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,651.80

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