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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,532.08, 605,173.08 and 237,328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,532.08, 605,173.08 and 237,328.08 is: 327,512.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,532.08 : 605,173.08 = 237,328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,532.08/605,173.08 = 237,328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,532.08x = 605,173.08 × 237,328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,532.08x = 143,624,565,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,624,565,144.09/438,532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,512.11

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