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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,599.99, 656,387.47 and 239,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,599.99, 656,387.47 and 239,177.08 is: 358,758.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,599.99 : 656,387.47 = 239,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,599.99/656,387.47 = 239,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,599.99x = 656,387.47 × 239,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,599.99x = 156,992,838,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,992,838,423.19/437,599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,758.78

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