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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,215.76, 604,737.78 and 237,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,215.76, 604,737.78 and 237,011.76 is: 327,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,215.76 : 604,737.78 = 237,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,215.76/604,737.78 = 237,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,215.76x = 604,737.78 × 237,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,215.76x = 143,329,965,576.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,329,965,576.29/438,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,076.25

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