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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,533.24, 605,175.87 and 237,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,533.24, 605,175.87 and 237,329.24 is: 327,514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,533.24 : 605,175.87 = 237,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,533.24/605,175.87 = 237,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,533.24x = 605,175.87 × 237,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,533.24x = 143,625,925,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,625,925,080.91/438,533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,514.34

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