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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,405.63, 604,999.76 and 237,201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,405.63, 604,999.76 and 237,201.63 is: 327,338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,405.63 : 604,999.76 = 237,201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,405.63/604,999.76 = 237,201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,405.63x = 604,999.76 × 237,201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,405.63x = 143,506,929,221.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,506,929,221.61/438,405.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,338.24

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