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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,841.84, 439,010.28 and 237,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,841.84, 439,010.28 and 237,625.92 is: 328,214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,841.84 : 439,010.28 = 237,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,841.84/439,010.28 = 237,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,841.84x = 439,010.28 × 237,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,841.84x = 104,320,221,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,320,221,674.46/317,841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,214.25

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