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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,839.97, 439,007.70 and 237,624.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,839.97, 439,007.70 and 237,624.05 is: 328,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,839.97 : 439,007.70 = 237,624.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,839.97/439,007.70 = 237,624.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,839.97x = 439,007.70 × 237,624.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,839.97x = 104,318,785,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,318,785,460.15/317,839.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,211.67

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