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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,587.08, 605,249.14 and 237,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,587.08, 605,249.14 and 237,383.24 is: 327,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,587.08 : 605,249.14 = 237,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,587.08/605,249.14 = 237,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,587.08x = 605,249.14 × 237,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,587.08x = 143,676,001,860.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,676,001,860.41/438,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,588.31

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