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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,566.24, 605,223.96 and 237,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,566.24, 605,223.96 and 237,362.24 is: 327,561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,566.24 : 605,223.96 = 237,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,566.24/605,223.96 = 237,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,566.24x = 605,223.96 × 237,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,566.24x = 143,657,314,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,657,314,847.27/438,566.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,561.27

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