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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,044.63, 538,101.31 and 237,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,044.63, 538,101.31 and 237,058.18 is: 327,042.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,044.63 : 538,101.31 = 237,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,044.63/538,101.31 = 237,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,044.63x = 538,101.31 × 237,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,044.63x = 127,561,317,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,561,317,204.22/390,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,042.88

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