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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,501.60, 605,134.08 and 237,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,501.60, 605,134.08 and 237,297.60 is: 327,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,501.60 : 605,134.08 = 237,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,501.60/605,134.08 = 237,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,501.60x = 605,134.08 × 237,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,501.60x = 143,596,864,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,596,864,862.21/438,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,471.70

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