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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,514.54, 605,150.67 and 237,310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,514.54, 605,150.67 and 237,310.54 is: 327,488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,514.54 : 605,150.67 = 237,310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,514.54/605,150.67 = 237,310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,514.54x = 605,150.67 × 237,310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,514.54x = 143,608,632,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608,632,279.06/438,514.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,488.87

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