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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,229.75, 604,757.10 and 237,025.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,229.75, 604,757.10 and 237,025.75 is: 327,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,229.75 : 604,757.10 = 237,025.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,229.75/604,757.10 = 237,025.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,229.75x = 604,757.10 × 237,025.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,229.75x = 143,343,005,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,343,005,195.33/438,229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,095.56

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