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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,537.36, 605,182.14 and 237,333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,537.36, 605,182.14 and 237,333.36 is: 327,520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,537.36 : 605,182.14 = 237,333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,537.36/605,182.14 = 237,333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,537.36x = 605,182.14 × 237,333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,537.36x = 143,629,910,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,629,910,698.19/438,537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,520.35

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