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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,226.11, 603,363.92 and 238,317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,226.11, 603,363.92 and 238,317.03 is: 328,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,226.11 : 603,363.92 = 238,317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,226.11/603,363.92 = 238,317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,226.11x = 603,363.92 × 238,317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,226.11x = 143,791,897,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,791,897,423.56/437,226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,873.08

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