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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,218.76, 604,741.92 and 237,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,218.76, 604,741.92 and 237,014.76 is: 327,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,218.76 : 604,741.92 = 237,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,218.76/604,741.92 = 237,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,218.76x = 604,741.92 × 237,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,218.76x = 143,332,761,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,332,761,030.74/438,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,080.39

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