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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,299.44, 604,852.60 and 237,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,299.44, 604,852.60 and 237,095.60 is: 327,191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,299.44 : 604,852.60 = 237,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,299.44/604,852.60 = 237,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,299.44x = 604,852.60 × 237,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,299.44x = 143,407,890,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,407,890,108.56/438,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,191.59

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