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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,580.20, 605,240.62 and 237,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,580.20, 605,240.62 and 237,376.20 is: 327,579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,580.20 : 605,240.62 = 237,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,580.20/605,240.62 = 237,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,580.20x = 605,240.62 × 237,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,580.20x = 143,669,718,461.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,669,718,461.24/438,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,579.13

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