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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,565.12, 605,219.68 and 237,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,565.12, 605,219.68 and 237,361.12 is: 327,558.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,565.12 : 605,219.68 = 237,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,565.12/605,219.68 = 237,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,565.12x = 605,219.68 × 237,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,565.12x = 143,655,621,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,655,621,090.84/438,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,558.25

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