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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,218.28, 604,741.26 and 237,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,218.28, 604,741.26 and 237,014.28 is: 327,079.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,218.28 : 604,741.26 = 237,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,218.28/604,741.26 = 237,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,218.28x = 604,741.26 × 237,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,218.28x = 143,332,314,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,332,314,325.19/438,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,079.72

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