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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,076.36, 605,925.14 and 237,872.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,076.36, 605,925.14 and 237,872.36 is: 328,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,076.36 : 605,925.14 = 237,872.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,076.36/605,925.14 = 237,872.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,076.36x = 605,925.14 × 237,872.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,076.36x = 144,132,843,035.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,132,843,035.13/439,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,263.73

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