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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,330.24, 604,895.76 and 237,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,330.24, 604,895.76 and 237,126.24 is: 327,234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,330.24 : 604,895.76 = 237,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,330.24/604,895.76 = 237,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,330.24x = 604,895.76 × 237,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,330.24x = 143,436,657,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,436,657,160.74/438,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,234.23

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