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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,397.13, 604,988.03 and 237,193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,397.13, 604,988.03 and 237,193.13 is: 327,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,397.13 : 604,988.03 = 237,193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,397.13/604,988.03 = 237,193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,397.13x = 604,988.03 × 237,193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,397.13x = 143,499,002,016.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,499,002,016.28/438,397.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,326.51

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