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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,836.88, 439,002.96 and 237,620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,836.88, 439,002.96 and 237,620.40 is: 328,206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,836.88 : 439,002.96 = 237,620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,836.88/439,002.96 = 237,620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,836.88x = 439,002.96 × 237,620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,836.88x = 104,316,058,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,316,058,956.38/317,836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,206.28

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