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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,559.77, 605,212.53 and 237,355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,559.77, 605,212.53 and 237,355.77 is: 327,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,559.77 : 605,212.53 = 237,355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,559.77/605,212.53 = 237,355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,559.77x = 605,212.53 × 237,355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,559.77x = 143,650,686,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,650,686,071.80/438,559.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,550.99

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