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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,182.96, 606,067.43 and 237,978.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,182.96, 606,067.43 and 237,978.96 is: 328,408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,182.96 : 606,067.43 = 237,978.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,182.96/606,067.43 = 237,978.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,182.96x = 606,067.43 × 237,978.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,182.96x = 144,231,296,681.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,231,296,681.27/439,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,408.23

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