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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,530.08, 605,170.32 and 237,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,530.08, 605,170.32 and 237,326.08 is: 327,509.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,530.08 : 605,170.32 = 237,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,530.08/605,170.32 = 237,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,530.08x = 605,170.32 × 237,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,530.08x = 143,622,699,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,622,699,777.95/438,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,509.35

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