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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,324.75, 604,888.16 and 237,120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,324.75, 604,888.16 and 237,120.75 is: 327,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,324.75 : 604,888.16 = 237,120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,324.75/604,888.16 = 237,120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,324.75x = 604,888.16 × 237,120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,324.75x = 143,431,532,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,431,532,979.72/438,324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,226.64

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