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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,329.42, 658,241.73 and 239,789.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,329.42, 658,241.73 and 239,789.88 is: 359,274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,329.42 : 658,241.73 = 239,789.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,329.42/658,241.73 = 239,789.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,329.42x = 658,241.73 × 239,789.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,329.42x = 157,839,705,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,839,705,447.69/439,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,274.15

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