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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,055, 553,455.96 and 239,916.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,055, 553,455.96 and 239,916.84 is: 331,085.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,055 : 553,455.96 = 239,916.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,055/553,455.96 = 239,916.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,055x = 553,455.96 × 239,916.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,055x = 132,783,405,002.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,783,405,002.37/401,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,085.28

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