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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,073.82, 605,918.07 and 237,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,073.82, 605,918.07 and 237,869.34 is: 328,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,073.82 : 605,918.07 = 237,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,073.82/605,918.07 = 237,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,073.82x = 605,918.07 × 237,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,073.82x = 144,129,331,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,129,331,404.97/439,073.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,257.63

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