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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,477.72, 605,101.08 and 237,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,477.72, 605,101.08 and 237,273.72 is: 327,438.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,477.72 : 605,101.08 = 237,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,477.72/605,101.08 = 237,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,477.72x = 605,101.08 × 237,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,477.72x = 143,574,583,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,574,583,041.25/438,477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,438.72

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