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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,223.35, 603,360.13 and 238,314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,223.35, 603,360.13 and 238,314.27 is: 328,869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,223.35 : 603,360.13 = 238,314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,223.35/603,360.13 = 238,314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,223.35x = 603,360.13 × 238,314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,223.35x = 143,789,331,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,789,331,041.71/437,223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,869.28

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