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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,094.60, 553,364.10 and 239,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,094.60, 553,364.10 and 239,954.28 is: 331,049.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,094.60 : 553,364.10 = 239,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,094.60/553,364.10 = 239,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,094.60x = 553,364.10 × 239,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,094.60x = 132,782,084,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,782,084,193.35/401,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,049.29

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