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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,075.82, 605,920.83 and 237,871.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,075.82, 605,920.83 and 237,871.34 is: 328,260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,075.82 : 605,920.83 = 237,871.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,075.82/605,920.83 = 237,871.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,075.82x = 605,920.83 × 237,871.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,075.82x = 144,131,199,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,131,199,766.01/439,075.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,260.39

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