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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,069.21, 612,207.50 and 239,731.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,069.21, 612,207.50 and 239,731.86 is: 359,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,069.21 : 612,207.50 = 239,731.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,069.21/612,207.50 = 239,731.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,069.21x = 612,207.50 × 239,731.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,069.21x = 146,765,641,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,765,641,482.29/408,069.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,658.70

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