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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,523.60, 605,164.44 and 237,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,523.60, 605,164.44 and 237,319.60 is: 327,502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,523.60 : 605,164.44 = 237,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,523.60/605,164.44 = 237,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,523.60x = 605,164.44 × 237,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,523.60x = 143,617,382,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,617,382,835.02/438,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,502.06

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