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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,081.14, 605,932.60 and 237,877.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,081.14, 605,932.60 and 237,877.14 is: 328,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,081.14 : 605,932.60 = 237,877.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,081.14/605,932.60 = 237,877.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,081.14x = 605,932.60 × 237,877.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,081.14x = 144,137,513,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,137,513,920.76/439,081.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,270.79

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