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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,082.24, 605,936.40 and 237,878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,082.24, 605,936.40 and 237,878.24 is: 328,273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,082.24 : 605,936.40 = 237,878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,082.24/605,936.40 = 237,878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,082.24x = 605,936.40 × 237,878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,082.24x = 144,139,084,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,139,084,383.94/439,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,273.55

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