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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,305.64, 552,318.06 and 239,089.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,305.64, 552,318.06 and 239,089.72 is: 329,881.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,305.64 : 552,318.06 = 239,089.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,305.64/552,318.06 = 239,089.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,305.64x = 552,318.06 × 239,089.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,305.64x = 132,053,570,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,053,570,316.34/400,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,881.86

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