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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,520.96, 552,681.12 and 239,343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,520.96, 552,681.12 and 239,343.92 is: 330,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,520.96 : 552,681.12 = 239,343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,520.96/552,681.12 = 239,343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,520.96x = 552,681.12 × 239,343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,520.96x = 132,280,865,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,280,865,770.79/400,520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,272.02

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