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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,369.62, 552,493.57 and 239,313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,369.62, 552,493.57 and 239,313.47 is: 330,242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,369.62 : 552,493.57 = 239,313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,369.62/552,493.57 = 239,313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,369.62x = 552,493.57 × 239,313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,369.62x = 132,219,153,389.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,219,153,389.39/400,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,242.72

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