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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,120.04, 605,985.72 and 237,916.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,120.04, 605,985.72 and 237,916.04 is: 328,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,120.04 : 605,985.72 = 237,916.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,120.04/605,985.72 = 237,916.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,120.04x = 605,985.72 × 237,916.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,120.04x = 144,173,722,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,173,722,798.95/439,120.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,324.17

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