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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,554.76, 605,205.62 and 237,350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,554.76, 605,205.62 and 237,350.76 is: 327,544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,554.76 : 605,205.62 = 237,350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,554.76/605,205.62 = 237,350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,554.76x = 605,205.62 × 237,350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,554.76x = 143,646,013,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,646,013,863.27/438,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,544.08

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