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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,079.14, 605,929.83 and 237,875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,079.14, 605,929.83 and 237,875.14 is: 328,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,079.14 : 605,929.83 = 237,875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,079.14/605,929.83 = 237,875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,079.14x = 605,929.83 × 237,875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,079.14x = 144,135,643,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,135,643,141.43/439,079.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,268.03

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