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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,527.98, 605,168.61 and 237,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,527.98, 605,168.61 and 237,323.98 is: 327,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,527.98 : 605,168.61 = 237,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,527.98/605,168.61 = 237,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,527.98x = 605,168.61 × 237,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,527.98x = 143,621,021,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,621,021,909.65/438,527.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,507.09

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