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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,082.14, 605,933.98 and 237,878.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,082.14, 605,933.98 and 237,878.14 is: 328,272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,082.14 : 605,933.98 = 237,878.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,082.14/605,933.98 = 237,878.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,082.14x = 605,933.98 × 237,878.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,082.14x = 144,138,448,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,138,448,125.20/439,082.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,272.17

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