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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,536.26, 605,179.92 and 237,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,536.26, 605,179.92 and 237,332.26 is: 327,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,536.26 : 605,179.92 = 237,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,536.26/605,179.92 = 237,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,536.26x = 605,179.92 × 237,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,536.26x = 143,628,718,120.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,628,718,120.22/438,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,518.45

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