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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,293.54, 552,314.66 and 239,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,293.54, 552,314.66 and 239,117.04 is: 329,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,293.54 : 552,314.66 = 239,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,293.54/552,314.66 = 239,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,293.54x = 552,314.66 × 239,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,293.54x = 132,067,845,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,067,845,452.22/400,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,927.50

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