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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,931.38, 660,146.68 and 237,524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,931.38, 660,146.68 and 237,524.77 is: 356,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,931.38 : 660,146.68 = 237,524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,931.38/660,146.68 = 237,524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,931.38x = 660,146.68 × 237,524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,931.38x = 156,801,188,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,801,188,333.26/439,931.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,421.92

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