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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,528.08, 605,167.56 and 237,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,528.08, 605,167.56 and 237,324.08 is: 327,506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,528.08 : 605,167.56 = 237,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,528.08/605,167.56 = 237,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,528.08x = 605,167.56 × 237,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,528.08x = 143,620,834,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,620,834,422.85/438,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,506.59

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