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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,216.76, 604,739.16 and 237,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,216.76, 604,739.16 and 237,012.76 is: 327,077.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,216.76 : 604,739.16 = 237,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,216.76/604,739.16 = 237,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,216.76x = 604,739.16 × 237,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,216.76x = 143,330,897,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,330,897,391.68/438,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,077.63

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