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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,201.08, 606,097.80 and 237,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,201.08, 606,097.80 and 237,997.08 is: 328,436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,201.08 : 606,097.80 = 237,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,201.08/606,097.80 = 237,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,201.08x = 606,097.80 × 237,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,201.08x = 144,249,506,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,249,506,594.42/439,201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,436.14

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