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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,324.16, 604,883.04 and 237,115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,324.16, 604,883.04 and 237,115.84 is: 327,217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,324.16 : 604,883.04 = 237,115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,324.16/604,883.04 = 237,115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,324.16x = 604,883.04 × 237,115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,324.16x = 143,427,350,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,427,350,131.35/438,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,217.53

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