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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,213.75, 604,735.02 and 237,009.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,213.75, 604,735.02 and 237,009.75 is: 327,073.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,213.75 : 604,735.02 = 237,009.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,213.75/604,735.02 = 237,009.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,213.75x = 604,735.02 × 237,009.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,213.75x = 143,328,095,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,328,095,906.45/438,213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,073.48

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