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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,525.58, 605,165.32 and 237,321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,525.58, 605,165.32 and 237,321.58 is: 327,503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,525.58 : 605,165.32 = 237,321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,525.58/605,165.32 = 237,321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,525.58x = 605,165.32 × 237,321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,525.58x = 143,618,786,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,618,786,877.78/438,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,503.79

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