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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,584.20, 605,246.14 and 237,380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,584.20, 605,246.14 and 237,380.20 is: 327,584.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,584.20 : 605,246.14 = 237,380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,584.20/605,246.14 = 237,380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,584.20x = 605,246.14 × 237,380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,584.20x = 143,673,449,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,673,449,762.43/438,584.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,584.65

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