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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,085.24, 605,940.54 and 237,881.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,085.24, 605,940.54 and 237,881.24 is: 328,277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,085.24 : 605,940.54 = 237,881.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,085.24/605,940.54 = 237,881.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,085.24x = 605,940.54 × 237,881.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,085.24x = 144,141,887,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,141,887,021.47/439,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,277.69

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