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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,445.64, 552,560.40 and 239,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,445.64, 552,560.40 and 239,266.62 is: 330,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,445.64 : 552,560.40 = 239,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,445.64/552,560.40 = 239,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,445.64x = 552,560.40 × 239,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,445.64x = 132,209,259,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,209,259,253.85/400,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,155.32

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