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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,535.26, 605,178.54 and 237,331.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,535.26, 605,178.54 and 237,331.26 is: 327,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,535.26 : 605,178.54 = 237,331.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,535.26/605,178.54 = 237,331.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,535.26x = 605,178.54 × 237,331.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,535.26x = 143,627,785,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,627,785,423.16/438,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,517.07

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