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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,212.75, 604,733.64 and 237,008.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,212.75, 604,733.64 and 237,008.75 is: 327,072.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,212.75 : 604,733.64 = 237,008.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,212.75/604,733.64 = 237,008.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,212.75x = 604,733.64 × 237,008.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,212.75x = 143,327,164,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,327,164,099.35/438,212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,072.10

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