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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,406.63, 605,001.14 and 237,202.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,406.63, 605,001.14 and 237,202.63 is: 327,339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,406.63 : 605,001.14 = 237,202.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,406.63/605,001.14 = 237,202.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,406.63x = 605,001.14 × 237,202.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,406.63x = 143,507,861,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,507,861,561.00/438,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,339.62

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