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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,229.36, 604,756.56 and 237,025.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,229.36, 604,756.56 and 237,025.36 is: 327,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,229.36 : 604,756.56 = 237,025.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,229.36/604,756.56 = 237,025.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,229.36x = 604,756.56 × 237,025.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,229.36x = 143,342,641,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,342,641,346.36/438,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,095.02

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