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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,228.36, 604,755.18 and 237,024.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,228.36, 604,755.18 and 237,024.36 is: 327,093.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,228.36 : 604,755.18 = 237,024.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,228.36/604,755.18 = 237,024.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,228.36x = 604,755.18 × 237,024.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,228.36x = 143,341,709,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,341,709,496.19/438,228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,093.64

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