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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,529.83, 605,169.98 and 237,325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,529.83, 605,169.98 and 237,325.83 is: 327,509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,529.83 : 605,169.98 = 237,325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,529.83/605,169.98 = 237,325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,529.83x = 605,169.98 × 237,325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,529.83x = 143,622,466,607.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,622,466,607.95/438,529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,509.00

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