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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,407.63, 605,002.52 and 237,203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,407.63, 605,002.52 and 237,203.63 is: 327,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,407.63 : 605,002.52 = 237,203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,407.63/605,002.52 = 237,203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,407.63x = 605,002.52 × 237,203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,407.63x = 143,508,793,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,508,793,903.15/438,407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,341.00

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