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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,398.52, 604,989.92 and 237,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,398.52, 604,989.92 and 237,194.52 is: 327,328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,398.52 : 604,989.92 = 237,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,398.52/604,989.92 = 237,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,398.52x = 604,989.92 × 237,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,398.52x = 143,500,293,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,500,293,679.24/438,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,328.42

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