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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,233.64, 604,761.22 and 237,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,233.64, 604,761.22 and 237,029.16 is: 327,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,233.64 : 604,761.22 = 237,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,233.64/604,761.22 = 237,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,233.64x = 604,761.22 × 237,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,233.64x = 143,346,043,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,346,043,977.18/438,233.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,099.59

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