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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,020.24, 605,850.84 and 237,816.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,020.24, 605,850.84 and 237,816.24 is: 328,187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,020.24 : 605,850.84 = 237,816.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,020.24/605,850.84 = 237,816.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,020.24x = 605,850.84 × 237,816.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,020.24x = 144,081,168,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,081,168,769.64/439,020.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,187.99

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