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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,043.41, 538,099.63 and 237,056.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,043.41, 538,099.63 and 237,056.95 is: 327,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,043.41 : 538,099.63 = 237,056.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,043.41/538,099.63 = 237,056.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,043.41x = 538,099.63 × 237,056.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,043.41x = 127,560,257,083.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,560,257,083.93/390,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,041.18

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