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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,064.64, 605,908.32 and 237,861.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,064.64, 605,908.32 and 237,861.12 is: 328,247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,064.64 : 605,908.32 = 237,861.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,064.64/605,908.32 = 237,861.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,064.64x = 605,908.32 × 237,861.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,064.64x = 144,122,031,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,122,031,612.52/439,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,247.87

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