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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,400.52, 604,992.68 and 237,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,400.52, 604,992.68 and 237,196.52 is: 327,331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,400.52 : 604,992.68 = 237,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,400.52/604,992.68 = 237,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,400.52x = 604,992.68 × 237,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,400.52x = 143,502,158,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,502,158,321.47/438,400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,331.18

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