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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,529.58, 605,169.63 and 237,325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,529.58, 605,169.63 and 237,325.58 is: 327,508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,529.58 : 605,169.63 = 237,325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,529.58/605,169.63 = 237,325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,529.58x = 605,169.63 × 237,325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,529.58x = 143,622,233,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,622,233,438.14/438,529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,508.66

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