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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,229.76, 604,757.12 and 237,025.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,229.76, 604,757.12 and 237,025.76 is: 327,095.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,229.76 : 604,757.12 = 237,025.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,229.76/604,757.12 = 237,025.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,229.76x = 604,757.12 × 237,025.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,229.76x = 143,343,015,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,343,015,983.41/438,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,095.58

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