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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,368.84, 552,492.54 and 239,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,368.84, 552,492.54 and 239,312.70 is: 330,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,368.84 : 552,492.54 = 239,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,368.84/552,492.54 = 239,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,368.84x = 552,492.54 × 239,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,368.84x = 132,218,481,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,218,481,477.26/400,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,241.69

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