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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,233.76, 604,762.62 and 237,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,233.76, 604,762.62 and 237,029.76 is: 327,101.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,233.76 : 604,762.62 = 237,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,233.76/604,762.62 = 237,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,233.76x = 604,762.62 × 237,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,233.76x = 143,346,738,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,346,738,675.57/438,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,101.09

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