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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,211.25, 604,731.57 and 237,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,211.25, 604,731.57 and 237,007.25 is: 327,070.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,211.25 : 604,731.57 = 237,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,211.25/604,731.57 = 237,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,211.25x = 604,731.57 × 237,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,211.25x = 143,325,766,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,325,766,393.88/438,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,070.03

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