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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,212.76, 604,733.64 and 237,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,212.76, 604,733.64 and 237,008.76 is: 327,072.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,212.76 : 604,733.64 = 237,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,212.76/604,733.64 = 237,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,212.76x = 604,733.64 × 237,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,212.76x = 143,327,170,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,327,170,146.69/438,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,072.11

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