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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,293.32, 604,844.34 and 237,088.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,293.32, 604,844.34 and 237,088.84 is: 327,182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,293.32 : 604,844.34 = 237,088.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,293.32/604,844.34 = 237,088.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,293.32x = 604,844.34 × 237,088.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,293.32x = 143,401,842,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,401,842,951.17/438,293.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,182.36

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