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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,583.20, 605,244.76 and 237,379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,583.20, 605,244.76 and 237,379.20 is: 327,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,583.20 : 605,244.76 = 237,379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,583.20/605,244.76 = 237,379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,583.20x = 605,244.76 × 237,379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,583.20x = 143,672,516,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,672,516,932.99/438,583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,583.27

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