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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,113, 553,535.94 and 239,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,113, 553,535.94 and 239,974.84 is: 331,165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,113 : 553,535.94 = 239,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,113/553,535.94 = 239,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,113x = 553,535.94 × 239,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,113x = 132,834,698,635.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,834,698,635.75/401,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,165.28

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