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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,061.84, 538,323.52 and 237,086.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,061.84, 538,323.52 and 237,086.64 is: 327,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,061.84 : 538,323.52 = 237,086.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,061.84/538,323.52 = 237,086.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,061.84x = 538,323.52 × 237,086.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,061.84x = 127,629,314,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,629,314,589.77/390,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,202.77

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