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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,480.18, 605,102.31 and 237,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,480.18, 605,102.31 and 237,276.18 is: 327,440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,480.18 : 605,102.31 = 237,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,480.18/605,102.31 = 237,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,480.18x = 605,102.31 × 237,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,480.18x = 143,576,364,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,576,364,625.98/438,480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,440.95

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