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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,536.11, 605,179.84 and 237,332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,536.11, 605,179.84 and 237,332.11 is: 327,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,536.11 : 605,179.84 = 237,332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,536.11/605,179.84 = 237,332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,536.11x = 605,179.84 × 237,332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,536.11x = 143,628,607,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,628,607,830.09/438,536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,518.32

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