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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,568.62, 605,224.51 and 237,364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,568.62, 605,224.51 and 237,364.62 is: 327,563.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,568.62 : 605,224.51 = 237,364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,568.62/605,224.51 = 237,364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,568.62x = 605,224.51 × 237,364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,568.62x = 143,658,885,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,658,885,830.84/438,568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,563.08

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