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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,788.72, 438,833.09 and 237,076.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,788.72, 438,833.09 and 237,076.07 is: 327,377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,788.72 : 438,833.09 = 237,076.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,788.72/438,833.09 = 237,076.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,788.72x = 438,833.09 × 237,076.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,788.72x = 104,036,822,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,036,822,761.68/317,788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,377.33

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