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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,086.24, 605,941.92 and 237,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,086.24, 605,941.92 and 237,882.24 is: 328,279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,086.24 : 605,941.92 = 237,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,086.24/605,941.92 = 237,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,086.24x = 605,941.92 × 237,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,086.24x = 144,142,821,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,142,821,239.50/439,086.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,279.07

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