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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,073.62, 605,922.22 and 237,869.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,073.62, 605,922.22 and 237,869.62 is: 328,260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,073.62 : 605,922.22 = 237,869.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,073.62/605,922.22 = 237,869.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,073.62x = 605,922.22 × 237,869.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,073.62x = 144,130,488,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,130,488,220.96/439,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,260.41

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