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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,408.75, 605,004.12 and 237,204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,408.75, 605,004.12 and 237,204.75 is: 327,342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,408.75 : 605,004.12 = 237,204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,408.75/605,004.12 = 237,204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,408.75x = 605,004.12 × 237,204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,408.75x = 143,509,851,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,509,851,033.57/438,408.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,342.58

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