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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,014.24, 605,842.56 and 237,810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,014.24, 605,842.56 and 237,810.24 is: 328,179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,014.24 : 605,842.56 = 237,810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,014.24/605,842.56 = 237,810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,014.24x = 605,842.56 × 237,810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,014.24x = 144,075,564,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,075,564,595.81/439,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,179.71

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