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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,529.08, 605,168.94 and 237,325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,529.08, 605,168.94 and 237,325.08 is: 327,507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,529.08 : 605,168.94 = 237,325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,529.08/605,168.94 = 237,325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,529.08x = 605,168.94 × 237,325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,529.08x = 143,621,767,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,621,767,099.02/438,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,507.97

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