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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,398.44, 1,258,727.22 and 240,223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,398.44, 1,258,727.22 and 240,223.17 is: 360,228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,398.44 : 1,258,727.22 = 240,223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,398.44/1,258,727.22 = 240,223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,398.44x = 1,258,727.22 × 240,223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,398.44x = 302,375,442,953.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,375,442,953.69/839,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,228.74

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