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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,657.96, 539,049.06 and 237,617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,657.96, 539,049.06 and 237,617.64 is: 327,876.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,657.96 : 539,049.06 = 237,617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,657.96/539,049.06 = 237,617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,657.96x = 539,049.06 × 237,617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,657.96x = 128,087,565,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,087,565,481.42/390,657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,876.50

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