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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,007.56, 605,831.34 and 237,803.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,007.56, 605,831.34 and 237,803.56 is: 328,169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,007.56 : 605,831.34 = 237,803.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,007.56/605,831.34 = 237,803.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,007.56x = 605,831.34 × 237,803.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,007.56x = 144,068,849,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,068,849,411.57/439,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,169.40

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