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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,556.76, 605,208.38 and 237,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,556.76, 605,208.38 and 237,352.76 is: 327,546.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,556.76 : 605,208.38 = 237,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,556.76/605,208.38 = 237,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,556.76x = 605,208.38 × 237,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,556.76x = 143,647,879,368.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,647,879,368.13/438,556.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,546.84

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