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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,579.20, 605,239.24 and 237,375.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,579.20, 605,239.24 and 237,375.20 is: 327,577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,579.20 : 605,239.24 = 237,375.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,579.20/605,239.24 = 237,375.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,579.20x = 605,239.24 × 237,375.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,579.20x = 143,668,785,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,668,785,642.85/438,579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,577.75

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