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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,232.75, 604,761.24 and 237,028.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,232.75, 604,761.24 and 237,028.75 is: 327,099.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,232.75 : 604,761.24 = 237,028.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,232.75/604,761.24 = 237,028.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,232.75x = 604,761.24 × 237,028.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,232.75x = 143,345,800,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,345,800,765.65/438,232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,099.70

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