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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,006.24, 605,831.52 and 237,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,006.24, 605,831.52 and 237,802.24 is: 328,168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,006.24 : 605,831.52 = 237,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,006.24/605,831.52 = 237,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,006.24x = 605,831.52 × 237,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,006.24x = 144,068,092,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,068,092,518.61/439,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,168.67

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