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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,524.97, 605,164.47 and 237,320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,524.97, 605,164.47 and 237,320.97 is: 327,502.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,524.97 : 605,164.47 = 237,320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,524.97/605,164.47 = 237,320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,524.97x = 605,164.47 × 237,320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,524.97x = 143,618,219,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,618,219,029.94/438,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,502.94

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