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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,483, 605,107.08 and 237,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,483, 605,107.08 and 237,279 is: 327,445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,483 : 605,107.08 = 237,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,483/605,107.08 = 237,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,483x = 605,107.08 × 237,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,483x = 143,579,202,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,579,202,835.32/438,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,445.31

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