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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,968, 553,335.84 and 239,829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,968, 553,335.84 and 239,829.84 is: 330,965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,968 : 553,335.84 = 239,829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,968/553,335.84 = 239,829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,968x = 553,335.84 × 239,829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,968x = 132,706,445,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,706,445,973.47/400,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,965.18

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