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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,306.24, 604,864.16 and 237,102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,306.24, 604,864.16 and 237,102.24 is: 327,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,306.24 : 604,864.16 = 237,102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,306.24/604,864.16 = 237,102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,306.24x = 604,864.16 × 237,102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,306.24x = 143,414,647,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,414,647,231.72/438,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,201.93

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