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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,023.12, 605,851.92 and 237,819.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,023.12, 605,851.92 and 237,819.12 is: 328,190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,023.12 : 605,851.92 = 237,819.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,023.12/605,851.92 = 237,819.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,023.12x = 605,851.92 × 237,819.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,023.12x = 144,083,170,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,083,170,464.71/439,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,190.39

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