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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,404.63, 604,998.38 and 237,200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,404.63, 604,998.38 and 237,200.63 is: 327,336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,404.63 : 604,998.38 = 237,200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,404.63/604,998.38 = 237,200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,404.63x = 604,998.38 × 237,200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,404.63x = 143,505,994,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,505,994,452.99/438,404.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,336.86

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