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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,214.76, 604,736.40 and 237,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,214.76, 604,736.40 and 237,010.76 is: 327,074.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,214.76 : 604,736.40 = 237,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,214.76/604,736.40 = 237,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,214.76x = 604,736.40 × 237,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,214.76x = 143,329,033,763.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,329,033,763.66/438,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,074.87

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