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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,403.61, 552,502.35 and 239,224.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,403.61, 552,502.35 and 239,224.41 is: 330,097.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,403.61 : 552,502.35 = 239,224.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,403.61/552,502.35 = 239,224.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,403.61x = 552,502.35 × 239,224.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,403.61x = 132,172,048,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,172,048,702.36/400,403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,097.05

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