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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,526.01, 605,165.91 and 237,322.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,526.01, 605,165.91 and 237,322.01 is: 327,504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,526.01 : 605,165.91 = 237,322.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,526.01/605,165.91 = 237,322.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,526.01x = 605,165.91 × 237,322.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,526.01x = 143,619,187,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,619,187,118.85/438,526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,504.38

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