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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,524.76, 605,164.20 and 237,320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,524.76, 605,164.20 and 237,320.76 is: 327,502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,524.76 : 605,164.20 = 237,320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,524.76/605,164.20 = 237,320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,524.76x = 605,164.20 × 237,320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,524.76x = 143,618,027,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,618,027,868.79/438,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,502.67

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