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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,511.68, 605,147.85 and 237,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,511.68, 605,147.85 and 237,307.68 is: 327,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,511.68 : 605,147.85 = 237,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,511.68/605,147.85 = 237,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,511.68x = 605,147.85 × 237,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,511.68x = 143,606,232,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,606,232,340.49/438,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,485.54

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