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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,100.76, 605,958.93 and 237,896.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,100.76, 605,958.93 and 237,896.76 is: 328,297.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,100.76 : 605,958.93 = 237,896.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,100.76/605,958.93 = 237,896.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,100.76x = 605,958.93 × 237,896.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,100.76x = 144,155,666,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,155,666,140.07/439,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,297.46

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