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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,979.68, 552,028.33 and 245,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,979.68, 552,028.33 and 245,023.44 is: 338,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,979.68 : 552,028.33 = 245,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,979.68/552,028.33 = 245,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,979.68x = 552,028.33 × 245,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,979.68x = 135,259,880,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,259,880,394.06/399,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,166.88

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