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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,239.52, 555,072.60 and 241,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,239.52, 555,072.60 and 241,183.44 is: 332,822.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,239.52 : 555,072.60 = 241,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,239.52/555,072.60 = 241,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,239.52x = 555,072.60 × 241,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,239.52x = 133,874,319,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,874,319,117.74/402,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,822.39

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