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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,005.44, 605,827.52 and 237,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,005.44, 605,827.52 and 237,801.44 is: 328,165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,005.44 : 605,827.52 = 237,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,005.44/605,827.52 = 237,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,005.44x = 605,827.52 × 237,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,005.44x = 144,066,656,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,066,656,647.63/439,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,165.99

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