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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,042.41, 538,098.25 and 237,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,042.41, 538,098.25 and 237,055.95 is: 327,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,042.41 : 538,098.25 = 237,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,042.41/538,098.25 = 237,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,042.41x = 538,098.25 × 237,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,042.41x = 127,559,394,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,559,394,302.39/390,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,039.80

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