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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,022.24, 605,853.60 and 237,818.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,022.24, 605,853.60 and 237,818.24 is: 328,190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,022.24 : 605,853.60 = 237,818.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,022.24/605,853.60 = 237,818.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,022.24x = 605,853.60 × 237,818.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,022.24x = 144,083,036,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,083,036,849.66/439,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,190.75

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