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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,021.24, 605,852.22 and 237,817.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,021.24, 605,852.22 and 237,817.24 is: 328,189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,021.24 : 605,852.22 = 237,817.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,021.24/605,852.22 = 237,817.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,021.24x = 605,852.22 × 237,817.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,021.24x = 144,082,102,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,082,102,808.27/439,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,189.37

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