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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,508.88, 605,144.04 and 237,304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,508.88, 605,144.04 and 237,304.88 is: 327,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,508.88 : 605,144.04 = 237,304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,508.88/605,144.04 = 237,304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,508.88x = 605,144.04 × 237,304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,508.88x = 143,603,633,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,603,633,794.92/438,508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,481.70

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