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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,499.56, 605,129.04 and 237,295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,499.56, 605,129.04 and 237,295.56 is: 327,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,499.56 : 605,129.04 = 237,295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,499.56/605,129.04 = 237,295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,499.56x = 605,129.04 × 237,295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,499.56x = 143,594,434,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,594,434,419.06/438,499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,467.68

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