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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,077.82, 605,923.59 and 237,873.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,077.82, 605,923.59 and 237,873.34 is: 328,263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,077.82 : 605,923.59 = 237,873.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,077.82/605,923.59 = 237,873.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,077.82x = 605,923.59 × 237,873.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,077.82x = 144,133,068,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,133,068,138.09/439,077.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,263.15

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