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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,625.52, 552,862.20 and 239,472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,625.52, 552,862.20 and 239,472.72 is: 330,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,625.52 : 552,862.20 = 239,472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,625.52/552,862.20 = 239,472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,625.52x = 552,862.20 × 239,472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,625.52x = 132,395,414,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,395,414,819.18/400,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,471.75

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