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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,493.68, 605,120.94 and 237,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,493.68, 605,120.94 and 237,289.68 is: 327,459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,493.68 : 605,120.94 = 237,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,493.68/605,120.94 = 237,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,493.68x = 605,120.94 × 237,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,493.68x = 143,588,954,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,588,954,213.90/438,493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,459.58

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