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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,644.72, 577,744.92 and 239,831.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,644.72, 577,744.92 and 239,831.28 is: 330,975.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,644.72 : 577,744.92 = 239,831.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,644.72/577,744.92 = 239,831.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,644.72x = 577,744.92 × 239,831.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,644.72x = 138,561,303,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,561,303,677.10/418,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,975.88

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