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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,227.57, 603,365.96 and 238,318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,227.57, 603,365.96 and 238,318.50 is: 328,875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,227.57 : 603,365.96 = 238,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,227.57/603,365.96 = 238,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,227.57x = 603,365.96 × 238,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,227.57x = 143,793,273,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,793,273,396.68/437,227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,875.13

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