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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,212.25, 604,732.95 and 237,008.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,212.25, 604,732.95 and 237,008.25 is: 327,071.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,212.25 : 604,732.95 = 237,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,212.25/604,732.95 = 237,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,212.25x = 604,732.95 × 237,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,212.25x = 143,326,698,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,326,698,196.84/438,212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,071.41

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