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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,423.60, 605,024.36 and 237,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,423.60, 605,024.36 and 237,219.60 is: 327,362.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,423.60 : 605,024.36 = 237,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,423.60/605,024.36 = 237,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,423.60x = 605,024.36 × 237,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,423.60x = 143,523,636,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,523,636,669.46/438,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,362.94

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