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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,511.88, 605,148.18 and 237,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,511.88, 605,148.18 and 237,307.88 is: 327,485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,511.88 : 605,148.18 = 237,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,511.88/605,148.18 = 237,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,511.88x = 605,148.18 × 237,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,511.88x = 143,606,431,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,606,431,681.66/438,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,485.84

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