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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,514.93, 605,150.60 and 237,310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,514.93, 605,150.60 and 237,310.93 is: 327,489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,514.93 : 605,150.60 = 237,310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,514.93/605,150.60 = 237,310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,514.93x = 605,150.60 × 237,310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,514.93x = 143,608,851,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608,851,676.06/438,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,489.08

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