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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,247.32, 604,780.86 and 237,042.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,247.32, 604,780.86 and 237,042.84 is: 327,118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,247.32 : 604,780.86 = 237,042.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,247.32/604,780.86 = 237,042.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,247.32x = 604,780.86 × 237,042.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,247.32x = 143,358,972,632.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,358,972,632.04/438,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,118.88

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