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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,936.14, 660,153.88 and 237,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,936.14, 660,153.88 and 237,529.56 is: 356,429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,936.14 : 660,153.88 = 237,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,936.14/660,153.88 = 237,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,936.14x = 660,153.88 × 237,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,936.14x = 156,806,060,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,806,060,648.69/439,936.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,429.14

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