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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,533.08, 605,174.46 and 237,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,533.08, 605,174.46 and 237,329.08 is: 327,513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,533.08 : 605,174.46 = 237,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,533.08/605,174.46 = 237,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,533.08x = 605,174.46 × 237,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,533.08x = 143,625,497,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,625,497,831.30/438,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,513.49

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