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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,245.32, 604,778.10 and 237,040.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,245.32, 604,778.10 and 237,040.84 is: 327,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,245.32 : 604,778.10 = 237,040.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,245.32/604,778.10 = 237,040.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,245.32x = 604,778.10 × 237,040.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,245.32x = 143,357,108,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,357,108,837.60/438,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,116.12

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