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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,539.63, 605,184.75 and 237,335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,539.63, 605,184.75 and 237,335.63 is: 327,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,539.63 : 605,184.75 = 237,335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,539.63/605,184.75 = 237,335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,539.63x = 605,184.75 × 237,335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,539.63x = 143,631,900,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,631,900,881.72/438,539.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,523.20

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