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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,227.11, 603,365.30 and 238,318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,227.11, 603,365.30 and 238,318.03 is: 328,874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,227.11 : 603,365.30 = 238,318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,227.11/603,365.30 = 238,318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,227.11x = 603,365.30 × 238,318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,227.11x = 143,792,829,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,792,829,666.36/437,227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,874.46

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