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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,240.32, 604,771.20 and 237,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,240.32, 604,771.20 and 237,035.84 is: 327,109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,240.32 : 604,771.20 = 237,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,240.32/604,771.20 = 237,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,240.32x = 604,771.20 × 237,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,240.32x = 143,352,449,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,352,449,399.81/438,240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,109.22

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