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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,102.54, 605,961.03 and 237,898.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,102.54, 605,961.03 and 237,898.54 is: 328,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,102.54 : 605,961.03 = 237,898.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,102.54/605,961.03 = 237,898.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,102.54x = 605,961.03 × 237,898.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,102.54x = 144,157,244,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,157,244,333.90/439,102.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,299.73

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