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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,230.26, 604,757.80 and 237,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,230.26, 604,757.80 and 237,026.26 is: 327,096.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,230.26 : 604,757.80 = 237,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,230.26/604,757.80 = 237,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,230.26x = 604,757.80 × 237,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,230.26x = 143,343,479,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,343,479,539.83/438,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,096.26

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