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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,292.79, 552,313.62 and 239,116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,292.79, 552,313.62 and 239,116.29 is: 329,926.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,292.79 : 552,313.62 = 239,116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,292.79/552,313.62 = 239,116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,292.79x = 552,313.62 × 239,116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,292.79x = 132,067,183,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,067,183,730.87/400,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,926.46

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