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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,569.87, 605,226.24 and 237,365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,569.87, 605,226.24 and 237,365.87 is: 327,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,569.87 : 605,226.24 = 237,365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,569.87/605,226.24 = 237,365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,569.87x = 605,226.24 × 237,365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,569.87x = 143,660,049,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,660,049,978.30/438,569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,564.80

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