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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,543.91, 605,190.63 and 237,339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,543.91, 605,190.63 and 237,339.91 is: 327,529.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,543.91 : 605,190.63 = 237,339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,543.91/605,190.63 = 237,339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,543.91x = 605,190.63 × 237,339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,543.91x = 143,635,889,657.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,635,889,657.04/438,543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,529.09

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