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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,544.05, 605,190.86 and 237,340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,544.05, 605,190.86 and 237,340.05 is: 327,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,544.05 : 605,190.86 = 237,340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,544.05/605,190.86 = 237,340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,544.05x = 605,190.86 × 237,340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,544.05x = 143,636,028,971.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,636,028,971.94/438,544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,529.31

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