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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,244.32, 604,776.72 and 237,039.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,244.32, 604,776.72 and 237,039.84 is: 327,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,244.32 : 604,776.72 = 237,039.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,244.32/604,776.72 = 237,039.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,244.32x = 604,776.72 × 237,039.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,244.32x = 143,356,176,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,356,176,944.53/438,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,114.74

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