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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,235, 604,765.38 and 237,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,235, 604,765.38 and 237,031 is: 327,103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,235 : 604,765.38 = 237,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,235/604,765.38 = 237,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,235x = 604,765.38 × 237,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,235x = 143,348,142,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,348,142,786.78/438,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,103.36

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