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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,290.15, 538,570.69 and 237,307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,290.15, 538,570.69 and 237,307.10 is: 327,465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,290.15 : 538,570.69 = 237,307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,290.15/538,570.69 = 237,307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,290.15x = 538,570.69 × 237,307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,290.15x = 127,806,645,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,806,645,302.78/390,290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,465.72

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