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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,001.44, 605,822 and 237,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,001.44, 605,822 and 237,797.44 is: 328,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,001.44 : 605,822 = 237,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,001.44/605,822 = 237,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,001.44x = 605,822 × 237,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,001.44x = 144,062,920,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,062,920,695.68/439,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,160.47

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