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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,246.32, 604,779.48 and 237,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,246.32, 604,779.48 and 237,041.84 is: 327,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,246.32 : 604,779.48 = 237,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,246.32/604,779.48 = 237,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,246.32x = 604,779.48 × 237,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,246.32x = 143,358,040,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,358,040,733.44/438,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,117.50

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