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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,212.40, 643,267.80 and 239,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,212.40, 643,267.80 and 239,672.40 is: 359,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,212.40 : 643,267.80 = 239,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,212.40/643,267.80 = 239,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,212.40x = 643,267.80 × 239,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,212.40x = 154,173,537,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,173,537,468.72/429,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,201.03

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