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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,400.86, 552,498.54 and 239,221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,400.86, 552,498.54 and 239,221.66 is: 330,093.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,400.86 : 552,498.54 = 239,221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,400.86/552,498.54 = 239,221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,400.86x = 552,498.54 × 239,221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,400.86x = 132,169,617,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,169,617,886.38/400,400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,093.24

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