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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,222.78, 604,747.44 and 237,018.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,222.78, 604,747.44 and 237,018.78 is: 327,085.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,222.78 : 604,747.44 = 237,018.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,222.78/604,747.44 = 237,018.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,222.78x = 604,747.44 × 237,018.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,222.78x = 143,336,500,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,336,500,436.92/438,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,085.92

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