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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,084.74, 605,939.85 and 237,880.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,084.74, 605,939.85 and 237,880.74 is: 328,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,084.74 : 605,939.85 = 237,880.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,084.74/605,939.85 = 237,880.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,084.74x = 605,939.85 × 237,880.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,084.74x = 144,141,419,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,141,419,913.49/439,084.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,277.00

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