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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,306.04, 604,862.94 and 237,102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,306.04, 604,862.94 and 237,102.04 is: 327,201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,306.04 : 604,862.94 = 237,102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,306.04/604,862.94 = 237,102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,306.04x = 604,862.94 × 237,102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,306.04x = 143,414,236,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,414,236,994.40/438,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,201.14

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