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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,016.24, 605,845.32 and 237,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,016.24, 605,845.32 and 237,812.24 is: 328,182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,016.24 : 605,845.32 = 237,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,016.24/605,845.32 = 237,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,016.24x = 605,845.32 × 237,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,016.24x = 144,077,432,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,077,432,642.72/439,016.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,182.47

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