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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,091.48, 605,948.74 and 237,887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,091.48, 605,948.74 and 237,887.48 is: 328,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,091.48 : 605,948.74 = 237,887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,091.48/605,948.74 = 237,887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,091.48x = 605,948.74 × 237,887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,091.48x = 144,147,618,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,147,618,767.78/439,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,286.08

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