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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,535.75, 605,179.38 and 237,331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,535.75, 605,179.38 and 237,331.75 is: 327,517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,535.75 : 605,179.38 = 237,331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,535.75/605,179.38 = 237,331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,535.75x = 605,179.38 × 237,331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,535.75x = 143,628,281,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,628,281,319.32/438,535.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,517.84

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