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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,401.25, 604,993.77 and 237,197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,401.25, 604,993.77 and 237,197.25 is: 327,332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,401.25 : 604,993.77 = 237,197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,401.25/604,993.77 = 237,197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,401.25x = 604,993.77 × 237,197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,401.25x = 143,502,858,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,502,858,511.13/438,401.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,332.23

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