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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,454.64, 552,572.82 and 239,275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,454.64, 552,572.82 and 239,275.62 is: 330,167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,454.64 : 552,572.82 = 239,275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,454.64/552,572.82 = 239,275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,454.64x = 552,572.82 × 239,275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,454.64x = 132,217,204,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,217,204,100.65/400,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,167.74

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