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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,205.81, 792,021.97 and 239,859.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,205.81, 792,021.97 and 239,859.12 is: 359,658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,205.81 : 792,021.97 = 239,859.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,205.81/792,021.97 = 239,859.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,205.81x = 792,021.97 × 239,859.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,205.81x = 189,973,691,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,973,691,545.57/528,205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,658.47

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